by Alexa Nota | Dec 15, 2022 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
It’s a too-little-known fact that short-term and vacation rentals have been around for more than a century. The industry’s long-standing history – and the fact that many people don’t know it – is perhaps a credit to its entrepreneurial DNA, resourcefulness, and spirit...
by Alexa Nota | May 12, 2022 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
With just 8,300 short-term rentals across the entire state1, Vermont might not seem like an important state to watch. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Because the state is so small, it sometimes serves as a testbed for legislation other states could model,...
by Alexa Nota | Apr 28, 2022 | Leadership, Local Government, News, Regulatory News, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Originally posted on VRM Intel In 1994, the Conley family stepped onto their Emerald Isle vacation rental deck for a family photo. The deteriorated deck nails gave way under the weight of 20 people, and the deck collapsed, injuring several of them. Jim Batten,...
by Alexa Nota | Apr 21, 2022 | News, Regulatory News
On Wednesday, April 13, Honolulu City Council voted 8-1 to pass Bill 41, an effective short-term rental ban across the island of Oahu. Most significantly, the bill changes the definition of a short-term rental to 90 days and prohibits both whole-home rentals...
by Alexa Nota | Jan 7, 2022 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Marketing, Responsible Renting, Safety
Today, LGBTQ+ travel platform FabStayz announced the opening of pre-registration for its upcoming FabUniversity, an education and certification program for vacation rental operators to make their properties and hosting practices safe, inclusive, and welcoming to...
by Alexa Nota | Oct 13, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Local Government, STR Advocacy 101
As short-term rental ordinances are debated in city hall, there are often several opportunities to submit public comment (also called testimonies) to decision-makers. This doesn’t just mean city council – the process often includes multiple committees,...
by Alexa Nota | Jul 9, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Responsible Renting, Safety
Hosts of The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals looking up the ladder of the Bird’s Nest at Firefly Eco Lodge in Bali – Courtesy Netflix You know the vacation rental industry is officially no longer “alternative” when Netflix has multiple original...
by Alexa Nota | May 27, 2021 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
In the spring of 2018, Major Anthony Gantt Jr. made his 14th permanent change of station (PCS) move. For the Marine, these usually took a month to transition from permanent housing at one base to another. By this move, he and his wife, Novia, had six kids between 4...
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by Alexa Nota | Jan 4, 2021 | Job Posts
Rent Responsibly is a national network of short-term rental groups. Through remote support services and centralized technology, we enable local chapters of advocates to work together with their policy-makers and communities effectively to create fair, balanced rules...
by Alexa Nota | Jan 4, 2021 | Job Posts
Rent Responsibly is a national network of short-term rental groups. Through remote chapter support services, hands-on training, and centralized technology, we enable local groups of STR advocates to work together effectively with their policy-makers and communities to...
