More restrictions for property owners using Airbnb, VRBO in city

Lessons for Wellington from the councils that have tried to regulate Airbnb

Lesson #1: It helps to actually enforce rules around the ubiquitous tourist platform.

The State Councilors are called upon to decide whether the short-term lease of a property constitutes an illegal change of use from residential to tourist use, especially in areas where a protected urban planning regime applies.

City chooses not to appeal Measure T, issues 45-day moratorium

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In a special city council meeting, the council heard public comment on Measure T, which previously banned vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential neighborhoods before it was deemed unconstitutional in a recent ruling. Ultimately, the council voted 4 to 1 to not appeal the ruling and unanimously voted on a 45-day moratorium on issuing VHR permits in areas where Measure T prohibited them. Like Measure T’s passing, pu…

Houston council to vote on ordinance for short-term rentals

HOUSTON (KIAH) — City Council members are set to consider a proposal for an ordinance regulating short-term rentals in Houston, Wednesday. READ THE ORDINANCE PROPOSAL: Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance-Exhibit-A_a8ac96Download The proposed ordinance would require all STR owners to register and pay a $275 yearly fee. In addition, any STR owners who don't comply with city regulations, such as the noise ordinance, could face potential fines of $500. PROP…

More restrictions for property owners using Airbnb, VRBO in city

The new rules are aimed at pushing short-term rentals out of residential districts and into commercial districts. Homeowners seeking to use their properties as short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods, with

"Parties, prostitution, street takeovers": Will Houston regulate short-term rentals?

Houston city leaders are taking steps to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), a move prompted by growing concerns from homeowners about disruptive activities in their neighborhoods.