Prevent a Ban on Airbnb in Your City
about 5 years agoDetroit, MIScore: 78
Summary
This article discusses how a host in Detroit successfully fought a proposed Airbnb ban by building relationships with city council members and mobilizing a community. Hosts can learn from these strategies to advocate for fair STR regulations in their own cities by proactively engaging local leaders and building a coalition of supporters.
Key Insights
- •The article highlights the importance of proactive engagement with city council members instead of waiting until regulations are already proposed.
Action Items
- ✓Build relationships with local leaders NOW, before regulations are on the table.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Engage members of City Council.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Bring hosts in to tell their stories to city council.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Sharing Detroit: Sharing Detroit, a group of residents, small business owners, and community leaders who support the fair regulation of short-term rentals in the State of Michigan.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Waiting until regulations are on the table to start building relationships with local leaders.