by Rent Responsibly Team | May 13, 2026 | Grant News, R2RC News
Second round of 2026 grants continues mission to fund grassroots advocacy and equip STR associations for long-term success The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced five grants awarded in its May 2026 funding cycle to short-term rental (STR) associations...
by Paris Achen | Apr 23, 2026 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Two months into her new job, Danielle Dixon was on high alert as the Washington State Legislature convened and momentum quickly built around a proposed excise tax of up to 4% on short-term rentals. It was an early test of her new role as Executive Director of the...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Apr 17, 2026 | Grant News, R2RC News
First round of 2026 grants continues mission to fund grassroots advocacy and equip STR associations for long-term success The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced two grants awarded in its April 2026 funding cycle to short-term rental (STR) associations...
by Paris Achen | Mar 17, 2026 | News, Regulatory News
Feature: Left to right, Ricco Garcia of Airbnb Government Relations, Melissa and Jeremy Radford of the Idaho Vacation Rental Association, and IVRA Vice President Cara Hipwell. Photo courtesy of Melissa Radford.Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed one of the most sweeping...
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 | 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 | 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...
