Over the weekend, a party at an Airbnb in Sarpy County near 189th and Briar, with nearly 200 people, lead to a massive law enforcement response. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says they found five guns and marijuana. There was a “help an officer” call and one law enforcement officer had a struggle with one […]
‘My serenity is being invaded upon’: Neighbors consider suing over code violations (FL)
In a deed-restricted neighborhood in Hillsborough County, some residents say they’re out of options to get neighbors to follow county code and deed restrictions. In Hillsborough County, short-term rentals are allowed but must be rented out for at least seven days. One neighborhood in the county says it’s easy enough to find rental after rental […]
Downtown Asheville condo owners file lawsuit after illegal Airbnbs play ‘hide and seek’ (NC)
Downtown homeowners who lived next to nine illegal Airbnbs have filed a lawsuit against the owners of the short-term rental units, alleging the practice violated homeowner association covenants established for the 17 North Market St. building. Read the article…………………………….
Downtown Asheville condo owners file lawsuit after illegal Airbnbs play ‘hide and seek’ (NC)
Downtown homeowners who lived next to nine illegal Airbnbs have filed a lawsuit against the owners of the short-term rental units, alleging the practice violated homeowner association covenants established for the 17 North Market St. building. The lawsuit, filed March 27 in Buncombe County Superior Court, alleges owners who listed units on the Airbnb website […]
Some strata hotels, motels to be exempt from B.C.’s short-term legislation
The B.C. government says it will clarify new rules around short-term rentals to exempt certain strata hotels and motels. The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act aims to address B.C.’s long-term housing shortage by limiting short-term rentals to a homeowner’s principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling. Read the article…………………………….
Galleria condo owners alarmed by short-term rental issues: Drugs, public sex, and gunfire reported (TX)
We first told you about these condos on a street off San Felipe last December. The condo owners asked that we not publish their address. They say for them Spring Break is just another nightmare. Read the article…………………………….
Court sides with homeowners in NC ski country who want short-term rentals
After a homeowners association in the North Carolina High Country tried to block short-term rentals during ski season, a court has ruled against the HOA. The Reserve II sits feet from the slopes on the top of Sugar Mountain in Avery County. Jeff and Martha Wells have had their home there for more than 10 […]
Judge rules on Airbnb dispute that turned nasty in divided Tennessee mountain town
A national debate about Airbnbs became local in an East Tennessee neighborhood where the homeowners association sued some of its own members who used their homes as short-term vacation rentals. Read the article…………………………….
When Is an HOA/Condo Rental Amendment Unreasonable? (NC)
When it comes to declaration amendments, our firm is most often asked about restrictions on rentals, whether complete or percentage bans, restrictions on short-term rentals, or limiting corporate rentals. In a decision issued this week (February 21, 2024), the North Carolina Court of Appeals struck down a condominium rental amendment as unreasonable. Read the […]
Court sides with homeowners in NC ski country who want short-term rentals
After a homeowners association in the North Carolina High Country tried to block short-term rentals during ski season, a court has ruled against the HOA. Read the article…………………………….
Condo owners with short-term rental plans should beware (AB)
If you are considering buying a condo to operate it as an Airbnb, beware that even if short-term rentals are allowed today, there is no guarantee the condo board and/or the city won’t eliminate short-term rentals in the future. Yes, it always “buyer beware!” Read the article…………………………….
Heber City look to HOAs to govern short-term rentals (UT)
Heber City residents using their houses as short-term rentals could lose their business licenses if their neighborhoods’ homeowners associations have rules against the practice. Read the article………………………….
South Carolina Short Term Rentals
The number of South Carolina short term rentals has steadily increased with each passing year. Homeowners and landlords, though, should understand the different regulations and tax laws that may apply to them. Membership in a homeowners associations also adds another layer of complexity, as many of these communities enforce restrictions on rentals in general. Read […]
Amid short-term rental debates, some HOAs consider limits or bans (MO)
Despite some predictions earlier this year of an “Airbnbust,” bookings and profits are growing for the vacation rental company. With the continued popularity of websites such as Airbnb and VRBO, local governments are developing new laws to regulate short-term rentals. But within cities and towns, a similar task faces another government-like entity: the homeowners association. […]
Time’s up for some short-term rentals in B.C. as new housing rules transform scene
Nancy Paine’s short-term rental business is dead in the water. As co-founder and CEO of Victoria-based Superhost, Paine said she had been at the forefront of the Airbnb revolution for seven years, acting as a “liaison” for homeowners needing help with the logistics of running a listing on the accommodation site. Read the article……………………………..
Residents at Houston condominium outraged at Airbnb renters having sex on balcony in front of neighbors (TX)
Residents in a small upscale townhouse condominium in the Galleria area say short-term leases have them witnessing sex parties and violence. Read the article…………………………
Court of Appeals rejects Village of Oak Creek STR ban (AZ)
The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that the Village of Oakcreek Association cannot retroactively impose its 2016 ban on short-term rentals on property owners who acquired title to their property prior to the ban, reaffirming an earlier decision that defined STRs as a residential rather than a business use. Read the article…………………………
No neighbors have complained about our short-term rental, yet our HOA is threatening an injunction. Can it do that? (AZ)
Question: We live in a community with homeowner association covenants, conditions and restrictions adopted 20 years ago that prohibit any rental for less than one year. For the past three years, in the months of January, February, and March, we have lived with our daughter in Tucson, and we do short-term rentals of our home. […]
The ins and outs of short-term rentals in your neighborhood (AZ)
Defined as “lodging rentals for less than 30 days” by the Arizona Department of Revenue, short-term rentals are becoming, to some, a preferred way to travel and stay in an area for a couple of nights or more. Read the article……………………………
Singapore: Man fined S$1.4 million for running illegal short-term rental business at 19 properties
A man ran a lucrative illegal business renting out short-term stays to locals and tourists at 19 properties, roping in four of his former maids to help run the operations. Read the article……………………………….
Banning Short-Term Rentals: A Guide to Local Law 18 (NY)
Short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb and VRBO, are a thorn in the side of many co-op and condo buildings in New York City. With the recent passage of Local Law 18, often referred to as the short-term rental registration law, boards are getting some welcome relief. The law primarily targets three key entities: the […]
Toronto condo owner loses $10,000 in Airbnb bookings over address mix-up (ON)
A Toronto woman who was looking to rent out the second bedroom in her downtown condominium is speaking out over what she calls a very frustrating attempt to legally get it listed on Airbnb. Read the article…………………………….
Sevier County Airbnb listing taken down after neighborhood action
People who live in a residential neighborhood in Sevier County were alarmed when one of the homes in their community was listed as a short-term rental. It didn’t take long to nip the issue in the bud, for those living in the relatively new subdivision. Read the article…………………………..
The Tennessee Short-Term Rental Unit Act
The Tennessee Short-Term Rental Unit Act plays a pivotal role in regulating short-term rentals. This legislation defines how local governments can regulate short-term rentals in their municipalities and guides grandfathering existing rentals. What this Act does not affect, though, are homeowners associations and condominiums. Read the article……………………………….
Tennessee town’s Airbnb legal drama drags on as new board members continue suing neighbors
Yard signs welcoming or not welcoming vacationers to Lone Mountain Shores have come down, but residents say the sharp divide over short-term vacation rentals is very much alive in the Norris Lake development, where newly and narrowly elected board members will continue to pursue an inherited contentious court case against neighbors. Read the article………………………………….
Short-Term Rentals in Co-ops and Condos Plunge as New Law Kicks In (NY)
Many co-op and condo advocates applauded when the city adopted Local Law 18 last year — a tool for ending illegal short-term apartment rentals. And since the law finally went into effect last month, the reason for the applause has become clear. Read the article…………………………….
Condo Smarts: Strata has right to limit short-term accommodations (BC)
Dear Tony: After five years of noise, security issues and damages, our owners have finally passed a bylaw that prohibits short-term accommodations. We set the limit to be anything less than 30 days for a single use, which allows for owners in our building to negotiate home exchanges and house sitters while they are away […]
Jamaica: Airbnb lockout – Court bars short-term rental operation from gated residential community
A row over the operation of an Airbnb in a gated community in Hope Pastures, St Andrew, which has been described as a “nuisance” by residents and was being operated in breach of the rules governing properties in that area, has been settled by the Supreme Court. Read the article……………………………….
NC Short-Term Rentals Regulation: A Breakdown Of The Changes
A bill introduced in early 2023 may change the current NC short term rental regulation for local governments. If passed, the bill would effectively reverse some of the existing restrictions on short term rentals in a handful of cities. While the bill’s effect on homeowners associations remains to be seen, HOA leaders should nevertheless familiarize […]
Vancouver condo complex resembles a hotel during morning Airbnb rush (BC)
Tourists had positive reviews after their stay in a downtown Vancouver strata complex where about 150 condos — roughly a third of the total — are listed on Airbnb. One resident said living there is “hell” Read the article……………………………..
Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Restrictions Limiting Property Use To Residential Purposes Do Not Prohibit Short-Term Rentals
The Tennessee Supreme Court held today that a property owner using his home as a short-term rental did not violate homeowner association restrictions requiring that homes be used for “residential and no other purposes.” However, the Court also held that the property owner’s short-term rentals violate later amendments to the restrictions that impose a minimum […]
As HOAs and homeowners spar over Airbnb rules, Tennessee Supreme Court will weigh in
One Tennessee homeowner has taken a short-term vacation rental dispute with his homeowners association to the state’s highest court in the first Tennessee Supreme Court case specific to short-term rentals in the age of Airbnb and Vrbo. Read the article…………………………….
NC Short-Term Rentals Ban in Spotlight as Homeowners Association Takes Battle to Appeals Court
Amidst the scenic beauty of western North Carolina’s mountains, a fierce legal storm is brewing. At the heart of the tempest lies the contentious NC short-term rentals ban, pitting homeowners against community associations. Read the article………………………..
Citywide Crackdown on Illegal Short-Term Rentals Begins Today (NY)
In a move loudly applauded by co-op and condo boards, the city today begins its long-awaited crackdown on illegal short-term apartment rentals by such platforms as Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com, The New York Times reports. Read the article………………………..
Mother sues vacation home owners after her son was injured in shallow water (TX)
A mother is suing the owners of their rented vacation home and the subdivision in which it is located after an accident on a family vacation led to serious injuries for her teenage son. Read the article………………………..
Residents and business representatives present concerns about short-term rental properties (WI)
Short-term rental properties continue to be a topic of discussion in the City of Lake Geneva. Several Lake Geneva residents and business representatives expressed their concerns regarding short-term properties and other housing-related issues to city aldermen during the city council’s committee-of-the-whole meeting, Aug. 7. Emily Hummel, president of the Maple Park Homeowners Association, said she […]
Court Upholds Law Requiring Registration of Short-Term Apartment Rentals (NY)
In a ruling sure to thrill co-op and condo boards, Judge Arlene Bluth of New York State Supreme Court has rejected Airbnb’s attempt to overturn Local Law 18, which requires short-term rental hosts to register their units with the city before they can get paid. With the failure of Airbnb’s last-ditch legal ploy, Crain’s reports, […]
A Tennessee town is split over Airbnb legal fight. 5 things to know and what’s next
A legal fight on a mountaintop in Tennessee has divided neighbors over the question of whether vacation rentals like Airbnb should be allowed in their residential community. Read the article………………………..
Airbnb dispute in Tennessee mountain town turns nasty as neighbors head to court (TN)
A feverish fight over short-term rentals in the neighborhood, which was established on Norris Lake in 1998 and now includes around 165 homes, has landed in court and split the community in two. Read the article………………………..
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that Short-Term Rentals Violate Residential Use Restrictions
Since 2004, the Michigan Court of Appeals has repeatedly determined that short-term rentals within Michigan communities that are subject to residential, business, and commercial restrictions are prohibited because they are commercial activities that are inconsistent with residential use Read the article………………………..
Augusta University dean sued over noncompliant Airbnb property by homeowner’s association (GA)
An Augusta University dean is being sued by his homeowner’s association for renting his home out as an Airbnb and event venue despite multiple warnings it violated the HOA rules. Read the article………………………..
Dominican Republic: Does the HOA of your building allow Airbnb and other short term rentals?
Airbnb rentals have become hugely popular in the Dominican Republic, with more tourists opting for private residences versus staying in a hotel. According to one report from DR’s Central Bank, Airbnb rentals accounted for nearly 44% of tourist accommodations for the first half of 2022. Read the article………………………..
Our HOA sued a homebuyer and won. Can we recover legal fees? (AZ)
Question: We live in a beautiful community of about two dozen homes. Our community’s covenants, conditions and restrictions require any amendment of these rules to have the approval of the majority of the homeowners. Everyone in our community has always been opposed to short-term rentals. Read the Q&A……………………………..
Bradenton to update vacation rental rules to include condos, deadline to register extended (FL)
Bradenton is hoping to find balance with new updates to vacation rental regulations that aim to keep the peace between short-term rental business owners and local residents who often raise concern about their tenants. Read the article………………………..
Airbnb Files Suit Over Law Curbing Short-Term Rentals (NY)
Co-op and condo boards applauded earlier this year when the city enacted Local Law 18, which was designed to cut down on the scourge of illegal short-term apartment rentals in their buildings. Read the article………………………..
Judge denies preliminary injunction in vacation rental lawsuit (NV)
A preliminary injunction was denied against a Lake ridge homeowner who was renting his property for less than the 60 days. District Judge Tod Young said that the requirement of irreparable harm for a preliminary injunction was not met by the Lakeridge General Improvement District. Read the article………………………..
After being robbed, then extorted, Condo Owners sue Sea Mist related management firms (SC)
A newly formed Sea Mist Resort rental company, associated Sea Mist Resort related LLCs, and individuals are being sued by the Sea Mist Resort Condo owners. Read the article………………………..
Man hit with second $20,000 VHR fine (NV)
A week after being fined $20,000 for advertising a short-term rental without a vacation home rental permit, the owner of a home in Lakeridge appeared for a hearing on a preliminary injunction. Read the article………………………..
Be Aware of Alternative Property Uses (OH)
When it comes to short-term rentals, Airbnb has become a household name. Whether you’re traveling and need a house, apartment, or condominium for a short period, chances are you will turn to Airbnb or similar platforms. Short-term rentals not only offer families traveling together a chance to stay under one roof but also provide property […]
Contractual Considerations for Short-Term Rentals
Property owners (“Owners”) interested in engaging in short-term leases should carefully consider the structure of their contracts (“Leases”). Anticipating potential disputes and consequences is essential for avoiding future litigation. A well-written Lease can serve to facilitate friendly, productive, and profitable landlord/tenant relationships. Read the article………………………..