New era of policing vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County pushes complaints, violations into public view

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New era of policing vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County pushes complaints, violations into public view

Vacation rentals have come under intensifying scrutiny as Santa Cruz County tries to balance its tourism industry and housing supply crisis. Previously lax enforcement has given way to a stricter approach, filled with listing checks, public hearings to address neighbor complaints and violations, and the potential for license revocations.