Affordable Housing and the Impact of Short-Term Rentals

December 30, 2021  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Housing ,  Tourism

Do an increasing number of short-term rentals impact the local housing market, especially for low- and moderate-income residents? Research suggests it does, and some local governments are regulating short-term rentals differently as a result.

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Promising Practices for Local Governments: Combating Elder Neglect, Short-Term Vacation Rental Compliance, Reducing Recidivism

December 19, 2019  by  Byron Katsuyama
Category:  Health and Human Services ,  Courts and Criminal Justice System ,  Tourism

This post highlights promising practices for combating elder neglect, increasing compliance with short-term vacation rental regulations, and transitioning newly released inmates back into the community.

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12 Examples of Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations

November 22, 2017  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Licensing and Regulation ,  Tourism

The issue of internet-based, short-term vacation rentals has been in the news for several years thanks to the growth of companies like Airbnb and VRBO. This post offers examples of local government short-term vacation rental regulations.

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Local Government Catching Up with Airbnb and Other Short-Term Transient Rental Businesses

February 12, 2016  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Licensing and Regulation ,  Tourism

A look at some important issues to address if you plan on regulating short-term rentals in your community.

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