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 Rent Responsibly Team | May 28, 2025 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Industry News, News, STR Advocacy 101
In a landmark step toward strengthening the short-term rental industry nationwide, a new nonprofit has launched with the goal of funding and fortifying statewide advocacy from coast to coast. The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC), a 501(c)(6)-pending nonprofit,...
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 Taylor,...
by Rent Responsibly Team | May 15, 2025 | News, Rent Responsibly News
The May 21 RR Summit virtual conference, hosted by Rent Responsibly, will launch the new advocacy funding organization, the Right to Rent Collaborative, and help short-term and vacation rental professionals navigate a turbulent economy and regulatory minefield May 13,...
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 hotels,...
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 to fund and try to...
by Paris Achen | Apr 21, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
Houston, America’s fourth-largest city, has adopted its first short-term rental ordinance after months of deliberation, stakeholder feedback, and a slate of amendments. The new rules, which were unanimously passed by the Houston City Council on April 15, 2025, aim to...
by Paris Achen | Apr 8, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
In a far-reaching win for property rights, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently rejected an application for appeal from a homeowners association that had sought to restrict short-term rentals in a Poconos planned development in violation of its governing documents....
by Paris Achen | Mar 14, 2025 | News, Regulatory News, Short-Term Rental Regulation
After a prolonged legal battle, an El Dorado County Superior Court judge on March 13, 2025, struck down Measure T, a voter-approved initiative to ban most short-term rentals in residential zones of South Lake Tahoe. Voters approved Measure T by a margin of just 58...
by Paris Achen | Jan 31, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
New York State’s landmark short-term rental registry law allows counties to opt into a program to track and regulate vacation rentals and requires STR operators to remit sales tax on their bookings. Gov. Kathy Hochul approved S.885C/A.4130C on Dec. 21. Effective in...
