by Rent Responsibly Team | Sep 30, 2025 | Grant News, R2RC News
September funding cycle supports statewide growth in Texas and Washington The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced two new grants awarded in its September 2025 funding cycle to short-term rental (STR) associations advancing advocacy and organizational...
by Paris Achen | Sep 10, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
California’s legislature has passed Senate Bill 346, authorizing local governments to mandate that short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo share host and property data with local governments to enhance enforcement of lodging taxes and regulations. Known as...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Aug 28, 2025 | Grant News, R2RC News
Second round of grants continues mission to fund grassroots advocacy and equip STR associations for long-term success The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced four grants awarded in its August 2025 funding cycle to short-term rental (STR) associations...
by Paris Achen | Aug 12, 2025 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, April Burns couldn’t sit back and watch. She posted a call for help on social media and woke up to $4,000 in donations in her Venmo app. Within days, she had filled a donated box truck with supplies...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Jul 24, 2025 | Grant News, R2RC News
First grants issued by new not-for-profit organization created to transform how vacation rental interests are represented locally US — The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced its inaugural round of grant funding awarded to three short-term rental (STR)...
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 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 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 | Apr 9, 2025 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Feature photo: Dave Krauss (center) with team Rent Responsibly at a team retreat in Lake Tahoe in December 2024. Like most hosts, Dave fell into short-term rentals serendipitously. During the Great Recession, he was renovating historic condos in Boston when he...
