Daily Regulatory Notes 11/05/24
Normal, IL
Hansen acknowledged 'bad apples' are ruining the short-term rental business for owners who follow the rules…. 'This way, I think it would be an effective way to ensure accountability, while allowing responsible hosts like us to continue contributing positively to our community,' Hansen said. - 25 News Now
The Normal Town Council has approved a six-month moratorium on new short-term rental businesses, including Airbnbs, starting Dec. 1, 2024. The ordinance mandates that all existing short-term rentals obtain a business license by month's end.
Town staff suggested multiple regulatory measures, including owner-occupancy requirements, 30-day minimum stays, and possible rental density limits to curb investor-driven rentals in residential areas. A more permanent solution may come before the moratorium ends on June 1, 2025. To check the calendar event:
```Park Township, MI
The future of short-term rentals in Park Township, Michigan, may soon be determined as a judge weighs jurisdiction in a high-profile lawsuit challenging the township’s residential rental ban.
Park Township Neighbors, a group of rental property owners, sued the township for enforcing a decades-old ordinance to ban rentals without public input, which they claim defies property rights and disregards past practices allowing short-term rentals. After the township formally revised its zoning code in 2024 to restrict rentals to commercial areas, the presiding judge questioned whether he has authority to rule on the matter or if property owners must first seek township permits.
The ordinance that sparked the outcry:
The township argues that property owners should exhaust local administrative options, while the owners insist that this approach would stall justice and ultimately return to the court. The judge is expected to rule on his authority to decide the case in the coming weeks.
On short-term rental's status in Park Township: parktownship.org
New York, NY
Mayor Eric Adams holds Public Hearing for Intro. 0991-C.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed the "Safe Hotels Act" (Intro. 0991), mandating new safety and staffing standards for hotels, aimed at enhancing protections for workers and guests while reinforcing the city's booming tourism industry. The law requires hotels to obtain a license and maintain a continuous front desk presence, with added security staff in larger hotels, as well as mandatory training for employees to recognize human trafficking and equipping them with panic buttons. Additionally, daily room cleaning is required unless declined by the guest.
This legislation is part of a broader strategy to revitalize tourism, which is expected to attract record-breaking numbers in the coming years, bolstered by major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This move also aligns with New York’s recent strides in reducing citywide crime, reinforcing the city as a safe destination.
Read more about it here: The New York City Council
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