The regulation of vacation rentals continues to be a hot button issue as companies like Airbnb.com and Vrbo.com are taking their fight to Florida’s legislatures and courts in order to open up Florida markets to their share economy businesses.  The vacation rental companies scored a victory in April when the Florida house passed HB 425 by a relatively narrow 63-56 vote. Pundits expected the pro-business and pro-property rights conservatives would push the legislation across the finish line. The legislation cuts to the heart of local governments that are attempting to limit short-term rentals based on the displeasure of year-round residents in some neighborhoods. While the bill died on the senate calendar, we expect the industry to push this legislation again next year.    Read the article…………..