Advocating Friendly Short Term Rental Regulations with Megan McCrea (Ep249)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses short-term rental regulations, with a focus on how hosts can advocate for fair rules and get involved in local conversations. It highlights the importance of staying informed about changing regulations in your area and building a community to create a unified voice.
Key Insights
- •Many major cities, including New York City, Miami, and San Diego, are advancing bills and legislation further restricting short-term rentals.
- •In some instances, legislation is too strict and is seen as unfair as it seeks to restrict the rights of homeowners and how they choose to use their property.
Action Items
- ✓Get involved and build strength in numbers by working with your local community of Airbnb hosts in order to generate a singular voice for legal operators to fight back with.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Seek to acquire the latest information on current and upcoming changes to regulations in your area.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Rent Responsibly: Connect with Rent Responsibly website and Facebook group.
- →NASTRA: Connect with the Nashville Area Short Term Rental Association (NASTRA) via their website.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Failing to stay informed about changes to local regulations could lead to non-compliance.
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