by Paris Achen | Jul 15, 2025 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
From left to right, CEO Dave Krauss, former Product Officer Garrett Dobbs, COO Alexa Nota, Chief Strategy Officer Ryan Rabideau, and John Hildebrand, Vice President of Arizonans for Responsible Tourism. Ryan Rabideau will be the first to tell you his “happy place is a...
by Paris Achen | Jul 7, 2025 | 2025 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Leadership, STR Advocacy 101
As short-term rental operators trek toward an increasingly complex future, balancing economic pressure, shifting guest expectations, and tightening regulations, the gear they bring along for the journey matters more than ever. At the RR Summit: Trailblazing to 2030 on...
by Paris Achen | Jun 24, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Property Care, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
When Merilee Karr co-founded the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) in the UK in 2017, she kept hearing the same frustrating refrain from government leaders and traditional hospitality groups: short-term rentals had no standards. Never mind the growing ranks...
by Paris Achen | Jun 12, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
The Town of Nantucket will appeal a Massachusetts Land Court ruling prohibiting most short-term rentals in the island’s Residential Old Historic zoning district, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could shape the future of vacation rentals across...
by Paris Achen | Jun 10, 2025 | 2025 RR Summit, Advocate Engagement, Event Recaps, Leadership, STR Advocacy 101
During Rent Responsibly’s Spring RR Summit, the Regulations and Advocacy Panel brought together some of the most experienced voices in short-term rental advocacy to unpack the policies shaping the industry. From housing affordability narratives to tax...
by Paris Achen | Jun 9, 2025 | Accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Marketing, Responsible Renting
When LGBTQ+ travel advocate Rachel Covello bought a vacation rental in Mount Dora, Florida, she wasn’t just investing in real estate. She was deepening her mission to promote welcoming spaces for marginalized travelers. A longtime storyteller and community...
by Paris Achen | May 27, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
In a decision that could reshape how Idaho cities regulate vacation rentals, the Idaho Supreme Court has overturned a Lava Hot Springs ordinance prohibiting non-owner-occupied short-term rentals in residential zones. The case centered around John and Michelle...
by Paris Achen | May 1, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
In a move that could reshape Florida’s vibrant tourism industry, lawmakers have proposed dissolving the state’s local Tourist Development Councils by the end of 2025. Revenue from the state Tourist Development Tax–a bed tax collected from guests staying in...
by Paris Achen | Apr 29, 2025 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Left: Anthony Rallo and Lindsay Bolton, Program Manager at the 2024 Spark Retreat Right: Stonybrook State Park, Dansville, New York Before Lindsay Bolton joined the Rent Responsibly team, she was already living the mission. Tucked into the postcard-worthy landscapes...
by Paris Achen | Apr 28, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
A state lawmaker has proposed groundbreaking legislation that could make Alaska the first state to offer its Governor’s mansion as a short-term rental when not in official use. “This bill would look at the governor’s mansion as an asset that we try...
