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Wilmington, NC short-term rental $500,000 liability insurance requirement

Wilmington, NC currently enforces short-term rental regulations for both whole-house rentals, and “homestays,” (i.e. renting individual bedrooms). The City requires hosts to adhere to the following restrictions and requirements, including proof of $500,000 or greater commercial general liability insurance:  Sec. 18-331.11: “Property owners registering a whole-house lodging are responsible for keeping in full force and effect during all times the unit is used as a whole-house lodging commercial general [...]

By |2020-06-16T09:16:00-06:00June 16th, 2020|General|
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Chicago, IL short-term rental $1,000,000 liability insurance requirement

If you’re a host in Chicago, read on to learn about the regulations affecting local short-term rentals. The City requires hosts like yourself to secure a business license for your short-term rental and undergo property inspections as deemed necessary by the City Building Commissioner. In addition, hosts must maintain fire, hazard, and liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability.  Section 4-13-220: Each licensee engaged in [...]

By |2020-06-09T14:11:19-06:00June 9th, 2020|Regulations|
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How to Pick a Short-Term Rental Property Manager

With travel traffic kicking back into gear, now is a great time to make a game plan for the future of your short-term rental business. As the industry begins to recover, a great way to grow your business and increase bookings is to hire a professional property manager. As they promote your property and handle guest relations, that leaves you with the pleasure of designing your home as a [...]

By |2020-07-08T11:25:57-06:00June 5th, 2020|General, Property Managers|
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Summerville, SC now regulates short-term rentals, Airbnb & Vrbo properties

Summerville, SC introduced first-time regulations for short-term rentals such as Airbnb or Vrbo. Previously, hosts went through an application for bed-and-breakfasts. City officials now agree new regulations are necessary to define short-term rentals as businesses and preserve their neighborhoods amidst the booming industry.  Hosts are required to secure a business license and undergo a property inspection before renting to guests. This is applicable to hosts who operate in downtown [...]

By |2020-06-02T09:17:27-06:00June 2nd, 2020|Regulations|
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Safety: The Most Overlooked Aspect of Maintaining a Vacation Rental Property

By Justin Ford Prior to COVID-19, safety was already a growing concern in the short-term vacation rental industry. With exponential growth over the last 20 years, and more professional managers and hosts entering the market, establishing and adhering to a safety protocol that matches government regulation has been both a challenge and a priority for many.  What can you do to ensure your rental is safe for guests? Luckily, [...]

By |2020-06-09T15:02:40-06:00May 27th, 2020|General|
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Will city administrators enforce short-term rental regulations in Fayetteville, AR?

A draft code is under review for short-term rental properties in Fayetteville, AR. The City Administration has postponed sending the draft code to City Council until in-person meetings have resumed. With roughly 500 short-term rentals in the City, the administration hopes all parties involved will agree on the proposed regulations, which include the following: An occupancy cap of two people per bedroom plus an additional two; a maximum of [...]

By |2020-05-26T08:40:45-06:00May 26th, 2020|General|
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Hosts in Louisville, KY may face regulations for their short-term rental business

An article surfaced earlier this month discussing short-term rental regulations for Louisville, KY. As the City Council has seen an increase of these businesses in residential areas, they are considering steps to ensure hosts, such as yourself operate under set guidelines. In the proposed legislation, they will require you to obtain a one-year permit for your short-term rental (30 days or less), along with the following details to include [...]

By |2020-05-19T09:32:04-06:00May 19th, 2020|Regulations|
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An Update for Hosts in Lake Placid, Short-Term Rental Regulations

March closed with good news for short-term rental hosts in Lake Placid, New York. After much consideration and debate, the City passed regulations for short-term rentals allowing them to operate under set guidelines. Hosts like yourself must apply for a permit and register your property with Essex County. When applying you must confirm the following and more details: I certify I have notification from an insurance company acknowledging the [...]

By |2020-05-12T08:49:25-06:00May 12th, 2020|Regulations|
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What’s new in Chelan County, WA? Overview of draft code for short-term rental properties

Chelan County, WA introduced a draft ordinance for short-term rental properties in April, which will be reviewed by the county commissioners through July. As they consider new regulations, the county commissioners may accept comments from local residents during a public hearing, so keep an eye on the county calendar in the coming months! Short-term rentals have come to the County’s attention due to their incredible year-over-year growth. As [...]

By |2020-05-05T09:20:56-06:00May 5th, 2020|Regulations|
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What hosts in Lawton, OK need to know about their short-term rental business

If you’re a short-term rental host in Lawton, you'll want to read on to hear about potential changes coming down the pipe affecting hosts City-wide. You may notice an influx of visitors coming into town to watch the graduation ceremonies at Fort Sill, with families now often choosing to stay in comfy homes over a hotel. This is great for short-term rental business, however, enough concerns were raised for [...]

By |2020-04-28T09:47:57-06:00April 28th, 2020|Regulations|
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