(Bloomberg) -- Airbnb Inc., theshort-term apartment rental site that’s rankled landlordsnationwide, is seeking a reconciliation.

The startup is reaching out to some of the largest U.S.apartment owners with the aim of working out a deal in whichtenants can rent out their units through the website — andhave their landlord’s blessing. San Francisco-based Airbnb is inearly talks with companies including Sam Zell’s Equity Residential,AvalonBay Communities Inc. and Camden Property Trust, according toa person with knowledge of the discussions.

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