For many Airbnb and Vrbo property owners, equipment breakdown coverage is an afterthought, but a word you don’t want to hear when filing an insurance claim is mechanical or 'equipment breakdown,' and that’s because it’s a standard exclusion in virtually all home insurance. When your hot water heater, air conditioner, refrigerator, circuit panels, heating, or smart home system stops working at your Airbnb or vacation rental, there’s a chance [...]

Although Tennessee has begun to discuss and change previous existing Airbnb laws and regulations, there is still a long way to go. Local organizations such as the Nashville Area Short-Term Rental Association (NASTRA) are advocating for support within the short-term rental community. Organizations such as these continue to advocate for hosts and residents alike. Brentwood Enforces Strict Short-Term Airbnb Laws   Nashville Residents Concerned About Implications for Updated Legislation  Brentwood, [...]

As tourism and travel continue to increase in various towns, the need for short-term rentals continues to grow. Alaska continues reinventing outdated rental rules and making legislation specifically for short-term rentals. Currently, hosts should stay up to date on any specific Airbnb laws and regulations within local communities.   Palmer Alaska Updates Permit and Licensing Requirements   Palmer Alaska Updates Airbnb Laws and Regulations   Palmer City requires short-term rental hosts to [...]

The recent growth of the Kentucky short-term rental market has prompted cities and counties to enact additional Airbnb Laws. Many of these regulations seek to better improve the relationship between short-term rental properties and the larger community by requiring permits and instilling accountability with fines for unregistered properties.   The City of Louisville Passes Additional Airbnb Laws  New Airbnb Law in Bowling Green, Kentucky  Boone County, Kentucky Moves Forward With [...]

Within the last few years, numerous Florida cities and counties have enacted additional Airbnb laws and regulations to monitor the booming short-term rental industry in the state.  Florida remains the number one destination for short-term vacation rentals, with Miami Beach being the top destination in the country.   Most cities will require hosts to register their property with the city or county and pay appropriate resort taxes. A full [...]

At the end of 2021, Michigan lawmakers considered legislation that created a one-size-fits-all law regulating short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. This bill was passed quickly in the House, and residents were concerned that the proposed bill would bar local governments from enforcing ordinances that ban short-term rentals. House Bill 4722 would also restrict how Michigan communities regulate short-term rental properties by allowing only 30% of homes in a [...]

With the recent growth in the short-term rental market, Vermont is among the many states now considering Airbnb laws in order to regulate the industry. These regulations can vary based on the municipality, but the state itself has also enacted overall legislation.   Vermont State Airbnb Laws  Airbnb Law Limits Number of Short-term Rentals in Burlington, Vermont  Stowe, Vermont, Places Additional Airbnb Laws on Short-term Rentals Airbnb Laws in Killington, [...]

With the growing short-term rental industry, many Utah cities have chosen to pass additional Airbnb laws. From requiring permits to maintaining fire and safety standards, these are the laws that owners should be aware of.   Cedar City Enacts New Airbnb Laws In Wake of Community Concern  Salt Lake County Passes New Law—Now Requires Licenses for Short-Term Rentals  Cedar City Seeks Balance Between Short-term Rental Hosts and Citizens with New [...]

As with various other states, Louisiana is beginning to understand the importance of regulating short-term rentals. By updating current Airbnb laws and regulations, it strengthens protection for both hosts and rental guests. New Orleans has recently updated its insurance requirements for short-term rentals, as well as increased other regulations for hosts. As legislation continues to change, hosts should continue to look for short-term rental updates within local municipalities.    [...]

As with various other states, Kansas is beginning to understand the importance of regulating short-term rentals. By updating current Airbnb laws and regulations, it strengthens protection for both hosts and rental guests. Lawrence Kansas has recently updated the short-term rental regulations and changed the legislation for owner-occupied rentals. Going forward, hosts should continue to look for short-term rental updates within local municipalities.   Lawrence Kansas Only Allows Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rentals   [...]