The number of pending bills this year affecting community associations in some way or another is substantial. Multiple bills regarding vacation rentals reveal the battle lines in Tallahassee between local governments, communities, and the hotel lobbyists versus the vacation rental companies. Senate Bill 1196 and House Bill 1129 are considered community-association friendly bills that impose additional regulations on vacation rental hosts and ensure the continued ability of communities to regulate short-term rentals in their neighborhoods. Support for these bills is strongly encouraged.   Read the article……………………