With the rise of short-term rentals through services such as Airbnb, legislation providing regulations and restrictions on how short-term rentals are regulated and managed has become essential. With concerns over public access to buildings, guest misconduct, and insurance, it is vital for cooperative, condominium, and home owner associations (collectively, “Associations”) to stay updated on legislation […]
Big Sky Resort’s parent company agrees to pay nearly $25 million to settle class-action lawsuit (MT)
Boyne USA, the parent company that owns Big Sky Resort and several other ski areas in North America, agreed this spring to pay nearly $25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought by condominium owners in three Big Sky properties developed and managed by Boyne. The plaintiffs disputed the validity of condo […]
Basic Tips for Handling Short-Term Rentals in Condominiums and HOAs
Is your community located in a popular vacation area? Or experiencing a large public event where the number of people expected exceeds the hotel stock? The short-term rental (STR) market has been booming, especially with popular platforms like Airbnb and VRBO making it easier for people to rent their homes to travelers. But what does […]
Measure T gets an ‘unconstitutional’ ruling from county court (CA)
After lengthy litigation on the citizen’s initiative Measure T, which prohibited short-term vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential areas, El Dorado County’s Superior Court deemed that the measure’s wording was unconstitutional and struck the entire measure. The city of South Lake Tahoe is now deciding whether or not to file an appeal once they receive […]
Regulating Short Term Rentals in Condominiums (FL)
It seems that the surge of tourism that Florida saw during COVID 19 is here to stay and with it, a surge of short term rentals in your Condominium Association. Given that short term rentals can significantly increase the traffic, noise, and liabilities your Condominium Association deals with on a daily basis, your Condominium Association […]
‘Weed, the smoking and drugs’: Residents say Airbnbs turned condo into hotel hell (GA)
Homeowners at the Landmark said they went to the city for help but got nowhere. They said the historic condominium high-rise they call home turned into a dangerous party house. Channel 2 Action News Investigates is getting action for these homeowners who said Airbnbs are why they are living in hotel hell. Read the article…………………………….
Santa Monica Beach Prop. Owners Ass’n v. Acord 219 So.3d 111 (Fla. 1d DCA 2017)
The question in THIS CASE was whether short-term vacation rentals were prohibited by the restrictive covenants. In 2015, the Association sent letters to homeowners, alleging that their properties were being used primarily as vacation rentals and requested that they stop this activity. When the owners continued to do so, the Association filed a declaratory judgment […]
Thailand: Airbnb Condo Rentals in Bangkok Face Government Probe
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has told a press briefing that authorities are investigating allegations that Chinese nationals have illegally rented out their condominiums through Airbnb, violating the 2024 Hotel Act. On Wednesday, he stated that the Department of Provincial Administration is examining reports that Chinese nationals have purchased condo units and are renting them to […]
Vaughn v. Windfield Homeowners Association, Inc. (2025)
Homeowners Gregory and Jodie Vaughn appeal from the trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment and the grant of summary judgment to the Windfield Homeowners Association in this dispute over amendments to the neighborhood covenants that prevent them from using their home as a short-term rental property. For the reasons that follow, we […]
Illinois Court Rules Condominium Declaration and Zoning Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals Are Enforceable (IL)
In the past few years, there has been a rise in issues with owners, condominium associations, and short-term renters. The Seventh Circuit’s decision in Mogan v. City of Chicago, 115 F.4th 841 (7th Cir. 2024) has significant implications for condominium associations and their ability to regulate short-term rentals within their communities. The court’s ruling not […]
Condo company sues Myrtle Beach, says new long-term rental ban cost them over $16M (SC)
Myrtle Beach’s new long-term rental regulations face a legal challenge from a condominium company that alleges the city’s policy will cost the firm millions in profit. MBSC Property South LLC has accused the city of causing them more than $10 million in damages. They also say the company will lose over $6 million in projected […]
Fishers seeks 10% cap on rentals in single-family neighborhoods to slow corporate investors (IN)
Fishers could become the first Indiana city to ban new rental properties in single-family subdivisions where at least 10% of homes already serve as rentals, a policy designed to curb the influx of large investors buying and leasing homes……The Fishers rental cap would resemble restrictions that homeowner associations in Fishers and elsewhere already have in […]
New lawsuit alleges North Myrtle Beach rental ‘recklessly’ exposed the public to bed bugs (SC)
The lawsuit lists West Virginia resident Richard J. O’Donnell III, who appears to own and operate the rental unit, and three companies as defendants. Unlike O’Donnell, the companies’ connections with the property are less clear. Sea Castle Condominium Association Inc., Seaside Vacations Sales and Management Inc., Elliott Beach Properties LLC and Elliott Realty Inc. are […]
Should the Council Revisit Airbnb Restrictions? Rival City Hall Rallies Fight it Out. (NY)
Rival rallies over proposed relief of restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms faced off at City Hall Park Monday, playing out a live debate in front of the home of the City Council that will ultimately have to pick a side. Read the article…………………………….
Ormond Beach shooter was renting an unlicensed Airbnb, according to state board (FL)
Living near homes or apartments that provide short-term rental services through companies like Airbnb and Vrbo means you never know who your temporary neighbors might be. This week, residents at the Kingston Shores Condominiums at 5500 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond-by-the-Sea had the worst of surprises when they were evacuated after a 56-year-old man opened […]
VOCA rejects Superior, Supreme Court decisions on STR ban (AZ)
Following the Arizona Supreme Court’s rejection of the Village of Oakcreek Association’s short-term rental ban, which upheld the previous rulings of the Yavapai County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals, the homeowners’ association has announced that it does not intend to abide by the courts’ decisions and will continue to enforce its short-term […]
Malta: Renting out an Airbnb apartment? You may soon need approval from the neighbours
Apartment owners who wish to rent out their property as an Airbnb will first need to get the go-ahead of their condominium neighbours, according to plans being prepared by the Malta Tourism Authority. Landlords who do not get the condominium approval will be refused an MTA licence to rent out their property on a short-let […]
Understanding Short-Term Rentals in Condos and HOAs in Michigan
The growing popularity of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO has sparked significant interest among property owners, as well as concern among homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations. In Michigan, the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) within condo and HOA communities has become a hot-button issue, blending property rights, community interests, and local legislation. […]
Maui County trying to collect millions in overdue visitor lodging taxes (HI)
Hundreds of property owners who have failed to pay Maui County the 3% transient accommodations tax for visitor lodgings have been receiving letters saying they need to pay up, and fast. In November 2021, Maui County started charging the tax after the state took away the counties’ share of the statewide pot. Each county was […]
Is There Anything My Neighborhood Can Do to Ban Short-Term Rentals? (WA)
In 2014, long before the pandemic spurred the proliferation of short-term residential home rentals like those offered through Airbnb and other services, the Washington Supreme Court in Wilkinson v. Chiwawa Community Associations addressed whether a homeowners’ association (“HOA”) exceeded its power to amend covenants when a simple majority of the homeowners voted to prohibit short-term […]
Residents try to slow condo tower’s descent into “hotel hell” (GA)
A Downtown condominium tower has almost everything: great location, swimming pool and prime views of Atlanta’s skyline. But permanent residents say the building’s glut of short-term rental units are ruining their peace, quiet and investments. Read the article…………………………….
Legal Challenges in Enforcing Short-Term Rental Restrictions
The rise of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO has made short-term rentals increasingly popular. While this trend offers benefits to property owners, it presents unique challenges for homeowners associations (HOAs) and condominium associations. Enforcing short-term rental restrictions is crucial to maintaining community harmony, preserving property values, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable living environment. Read […]
Short-Term Rentals in HOA Communities
There is a growing trend to rent out your home (or a room in your home) on a part-time basis. While this trend started in cities known for their tourism, it is becoming more common in suburban areas of the United States, meaning they are often popping up in homeowners’ associations. Read the article…………………………….
North Carolina Court of Appeals Refuses to Enforce ‘Unreasonable’ Amendment to Restrictive Covenant Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals
The North Carolina Court of Appeals waded into territory that has become increasingly challenging for developers and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to navigate: the regulation of short-term rentals. In an opinion released August 6, the court affirmed a trial court’s ruling that an amendment by an Asheville, NC-area HOA that banned short-term rentals was unreasonable and, […]
Condo closings fall in wake of short-term rental phase-out bill announcement (HI)
Closings of condominium sales have dropped by double-digit percentages in the three months since Mayor Richard Bissen announced a proposal to phase out thousands of short-term rentals in apartment-zoned districts, according to monthly statistics from the Realtors Association of Maui. Read the article…………………………….
Colorado resort communities want to impose a vacancy tax on unoccupied homes
A consortium of mountain towns will push Colorado lawmakers this year to pass legislation that would enable local governments to ask voters to tax homes that sit empty for most of the year. There are no communities in Colorado that tax empty homes, but the growing challenge of building affordable housing for workers in mountain […]
CT Supreme Court rules high end beach community can’t stop homeowner renting to transient guests
A divided state Supreme Court took up the question of short term home rentals Monday, concluding that zoning regulations adopted by a high end Connecticut beach community cannot stop the owner of a waterfront property there from renting it to transient guests for weekends over the online vacation site Vrbo. Read the article…………………………….
Tennessee HOA back in court over Airbnb decision, voting fraud allegation on Lone Mountain
When a Claiborne County judge ruled in March the covenants of a Norris Lake neighborhood were too ambiguous for its homeowners association to ban short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb, it seemed like a years-long dispute might end. But in Lone Mountain Shores, the divide between neighbors who want the rentals and those who don’t is […]
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Short-Term Rental Ordinance (CO)
A group of homeowners in Summit, Colorado, filed a federal lawsuit alleging that a local ordinance imposing short-term rental license caps and annual booking limits is unlawful and violates their rights. Read the article…………………………….
Destin looks to bring condominiums in to short- and long-term rental program (FL)
The city of Destin is looking to bring condominium units that are short- and long-term rentals into the “fold” of the rental program, but at a lesser price for smaller units. “To me, this is a fairness issue, plain and simple,” council member Jim Bagby said at Monday’s council meeting. Right now, Destin oversees single […]
Carmel neighbors frustrated with short-term rental home (IN)
A small neighborhood in Carmel is speaking out about what they are calling a problematic short-term rental property. The most recent incident happened over the weekend. “We come out and there are several emergency vehicles pulling people out of the house. All of them are unconscious,” said Christin Diehl, who lives in this community. Read […]
Plan to ban 7,000 Maui short-term rentals targets resort condos (HI)
A luxury apartment-hotel, a $4 million beach house and condominiums at a resort golf course don’t typically constitute workforce housing in Hawaii, but they are targets of a plan on Maui aimed at converting short-term vacation rental properties to long-term housing for residents. Read the article…………………………….
HOA Q&A: Can the Association charge renters a ‘resort fee’? (FL)
Q: Board members think we can charge owners a ‘resort fee’ payable to the Association to make money off rentals. Is that possible? Where is it referenced if possible? Read the Q&A………………………………..
Vacation Rentals and Community Associations (FL)
Over the past few years, Airbnb and VRBO (collectively referred to as “Vacation Rentals”) have become a very popular form of short-term rental. Vacation Rentals include a range of rentals from houses, condos, or in some instances rooms for a period under 30 days’ at a time. While some owners believe they have this right […]
Judge halts vote on Apple Valley POA bylaws amendment (OH)
Knox County Common Pleas Judge Richard Wetzel halted the voting Monday on an Apple Valley Property Owner’s Association bylaws amendment relating to short-term rentals. The amendment restricts short-term rentals of less than six months. The POA planned to announce voting results at its June 22 annual meeting. Wetzel granted a 30-day temporary restraining order (TRO) […]
Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs (NC)
An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents. Read the article…………………………….
Real Property — Condominium – Short-term rental (MI)
Where a plaintiff condominium association filed a complaint to enjoin the use of a condominium unit as a short-term rental, an award of summary disposition in favor of the defendant unit owner must be affirmed on mootness grounds since the unit has been sold. Read the article…………………………….
5 Easy Ways for Co-op and Condo Boards to Fight Illegal Short-Term Rentals (NY)
Co-op and condo boards across New York City rejoiced when Local Law 18 went into effect last fall — and promptly cut down on illegal short-term apartment rentals in their buildings. By requiring short-term rental hosts to register with the Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) and confirm that they have a right to rent the […]
Supreme Court rejects retroactive STR bans (AZ)
The Arizona Supreme Court denied the Village of Oakcreek Association’s petition for a review of the Arizona Court of Appeals’ decision in Village of Oakcreek Association v. Lance Bonham on April 2. Read the article…………………………….
Shuswap strata sues for $30,000 over short-term rentals (BC)
A Shuswap strata that sued for $30,000 over condos used as short-term rentals has been awarded just $400 after a Tribunal found that the only fines valid were because guests hung towels on the balcony and slammed a door. Read the article…………………………….
Vacation Rentals and Community Associations (FL)
Over the past few years, Airbnb and VRBO (collectively referred to as “Vacation Rentals”) have become a very popular form of short-term rental. Vacation Rentals include a range of rentals from houses, condos, or in some instances rooms for a period under 30 days’ at a time. While some owners believe they have this right […]
How NYC co-op and condo boards can crackdown on illegal short-term rentals
New York City’s crackdown on illegal short-term rentals has made it more difficult for apartment owners and renters to skirt the law and rent out their units. But illegal short-term rental schemes haven’t disappeared completely. Just two months ago, the city levied $845,000 in fines against a real estate firm for an alleged illegal Airbnb […]
Miami turns into Airbnb’s playground! Over 50% of luxury new condos are being built specifically for short-term party rentals (FL)
Over half of all new condos being built in Miami are specifically for short-term rentals as residents struggle to find affordable long-term housing, a new report found. As droves of new residents arrive in the Sunshine State, many are struggling to find affordable housing as the state’s condo market is in the doldrums. Real-estate firm […]
Handling Short-Term Rentals in HOA Communities
The rise of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO has made short-term rentals an attractive option for homeowners looking to generate extra income. However, the presence of short-term rentals in HOA communities can be a contentious issue. This article explores what constitutes a short-term rental, how HOAs should handle them, and what homeowners need to know. […]
New Hawai‘i law aimed at tackling illegal short-term rentals, provides counties with home rule authority
Gov. Josh Green touts it as a pivotal tool to tackle Hawai‘i’s housing crisis. Opponents say it doesn’t even address the real causes of the housing shortage. No matter which side you’re on, it’s significant for the state’s short-term rental industry. Green on Friday signed Senate Bill 2919 into law. The bill is aimed at […]
Spain: Community president in Marbella bans Airbnbs’ without any warning or permission
Property firm Homewatch claims the Vicario Tercera Fase Homeowners Association, in Ojen, unilaterally outlawed Airbnb-style lets without any warning at a General Meeting on December 15 last year. The estate agency has now taken the matter to the courts and is demanding the ban be declared null and void, given it was allegedly made by […]
Sicamous condo looking to zone out short-term rentals (BC)
To rent, or not to rent, that is the question and with the strata of the Legacy on Mara Lake in a rift over the issue, they’ve asked that Sicamous council rezone the property. At a Committee of the Whole meeting on April 24, staff reported on the application to change it from MUR-2 seasonal […]
Some want homeowners associations to ban short-term rentals like Airbnb after massive weekend party (NE)
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…………………………….