by Paris Achen | Jan 28, 2026 | Industry News, News, Regulatory News, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations
For years, many U.S. cities treated short-term rentals as a problem to be contained or eliminated altogether. But as high-stakes global events are poised to overwhelm their limited hotel capacity, a growing number of jurisdictions that severely restricted or banned...
by Paris Achen | Jan 20, 2026 | News, Regulatory News, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations
Across the country, bans or “effective bans” (rules so strict the activity can’t continue) on short-term rentals have reshaped visitor economies, shifted millions in spending, and triggered years of administrative and legal battles. In some cases, promised housing...
by Paris Achen | Jan 12, 2026 | News, Regulatory News
The Clark County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 6, 2026, to appeal a federal court order that suspended enforcement of the county’s short-term rental ordinance. Before the injunction, county officials had imposed daily fines of up to $10,000 and...
by Paris Achen | Jan 6, 2026 | News, Regulatory News
State legislatures across the country considered a range of legislation regulating short-term rentals in 2025. Lawmakers tested proposals on taxation, surveillance pricing, and local control, some of which are still pending in legislative chambers. Below is a year-end...
by Paris Achen | Dec 30, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
The Arizona Court of Appeals has invalidated the City of Sedona’s ban on short-term rentals in mobile home parks, reaffirming statewide protections for home-sharing. In a unanimous decision on Nov. 26, 2025, the three-judge panel held that Sedona’s attempt to bar...
by Paris Achen | Nov 19, 2025 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Property Care
If you manage your own direct bookings, the answer is simple: yes, you need a rental agreement for every stay. The debate begins when a booking comes through Airbnb, Vrbo, or another online travel agency (OTA). Should you still ask guests to sign a separate agreement...
by Paris Achen | Nov 6, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
Nantucket voters have overwhelmingly approved the legalization of short-term rentals island-wide, resolving years of legal battles and uncertainty for the community’s tourism-based economy. Voters passed Article 1, a citizen petition by business owner Brian Borgeson,...
by Paris Achen | Nov 3, 2025 | Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, STR Advocacy 101
The debate over whether short-term rentals are residential or commercial has played out in courtrooms, legislatures, tax assessors’ offices, and local planning departments. The answer carries real consequences. If short-term rentals are treated as residential, owners...
by Paris Achen | Oct 29, 2025 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Property Care
Mid-stay cleans are a service that can either elevate or complicate a short-term stay, depending on how they are handled. They can offer an extra layer of hospitality and a chance to check on your property, but they also can be a logistical headache for guests and...
by Paris Achen | Oct 29, 2025 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Responsible Renting
Next summer, millions of travelers from every corner of the globe will converge on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will attract an influx of fans from more than 200 nations and provide a once-in-a-generation...
