Are Extended Stay Rentals Legal in My Town

Al Williamson - LeadingLandlordMar 15, 20217m 55s106 viewsScore 75
Regulations & Compliance
intermediate
extended stay legality
local ordinances
STR regulations
30-day rule
rental zoning
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Summary

AI-generated

This video explains how to determine the legality of extended stay rentals (31+ days) in your specific town or county. It guides hosts through using targeted Google searches to find local ordinances and understand the definitions and day-count thresholds that differentiate short-term from long-term rentals.

Key insights

  • Some jurisdictions, like Chicago, may use terms like 'vacation rental' instead of 'short-term rental,' requiring hosts to adapt their search terms to find the correct ordinances.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to check the specific definition of 'short-term rental' or 'vacation rental' in your local ordinance can lead to non-compliance. The key is often the minimum rental duration.

Tools & resources

  • Marketing School for Extended Staywebsite

    Al Williamson recommends Marketing School for Extended Stay (marketingschooles.com) and Extended Stays for Landlords (extendedstaylandlord.com) for direct bookings and profitable operations.

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