Oct 16, 2017 | Home Sharing, Property Managers, Regulations
A couple in Austin, Texas has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after their insurance claim was denied by the short-term rental company. According to the report, Kenneth Flippin and Candace Duval listed their property up for rent on Airbnb back in July 2015. Their guest...
Oct 9, 2017 | General, Home Sharing, Property Managers, Regulations
An Airbnb guest was rushed to the hospital back in July after getting shot in the stomach by an unknown assailant. According to the news report, the 17-year old victim was rushed to the hospital and is in stable condition. The property, located in Houston, is a...
Sep 25, 2017 | General, Property Managers, Regulations
The city of Del Mar recently outlawed short-term rentals and residents aren’t happy. Now, vacation rentals can only be operated in areas zoned as commercial. City of Del Mar Bans Vacation Rentals with 4 to 1 Vote After a lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of...
Sep 11, 2017 | General, Property Managers, Regulations
A VRBO host is facing a large fine of $3,000 after listing his property on the popular short-term rental site. Now, he’s suing the city. Learn more about the lawsuit here. Property Owner Faces Fine Over Unlawful VRBO Rental A property owner in the city of New Orleans...
Aug 28, 2017 | General, Regulations
Vail, a small town in Colorado, recently held a meeting on the consequences of short-term vacation rentals throughout the area. Read more about the meeting here. Residents of Vail Discuss Vacation Rental Legislation Residents in the Town of Vail held a meeting on...
Aug 20, 2017 | General, Regulations
The city of West Hollywood is considering new regulations for property owners who rent out their home on a short-term basis. Learn more about the proposed law here. New Short-Term Rental Laws Proposed in West Hollywood Back in 2015, the West Hollywood city council...
Aug 2, 2017 | General, Home Sharing, Regulations
July 11, 2017 the Tuscaloosa City Council voted to amend the current Zoning Ordinance to allow short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, etc) to operate legally, with a laundry list of requirements, one of which is a commercial insurance requirement. For a full...
Jul 3, 2017 | General, Property Managers, Regulations
Bummed that you can’t rent out your property in Carmel, Indiana legally? Good news: these new proposed changes could do away with rental bans. Learn more here. Carmel, Indiana Looking to Reduce Vacation Rental Restrictions If you live in the city of Carmel and are...
Jun 26, 2017 | General, Regulations
Are you renting out your property in Minnesota without commercial insurance? If so, these new regulations could shut you down until you obtain adequate coverage. New Regulations Could Restrict Property Rentals in Minnesota Short-term rentals are very much like hotels...
