Daily Regulatory Notes 11/14/2024
Dallas, TX
A Dallas County judge sided with STR operators, placing the ban on hold until the case goes to trial. STRs continue to operate as the lawsuit is pending. KERA News
Dallas faces an ongoing court challenge to its 2023 ordinance restricting short-term rentals (STRs) from single-family neighborhoods, with the Dallas Fifth Court of Appeals hearing arguments this week.
STR owners, represented by the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance, argue the restrictions violate property rights since most STRs are located in single-home residential areas. Conversely, the city contends that STRs operate more like hotels, citing the 4.5% hotel occupancy tax they are required to pay, which aligns them more with commercial activity than residential use.
As the lawsuit continues, STR operations remain active, with the case potentially setting a significant precedent for similar regulations nationwide.
The 2023 Ordinance that sparked the lawsuit:
We first talked about it Monday:
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Rockford, IL
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Rockford's committee approved new regulations for short-term rentals. Key measures include limiting parking, banning large gatherings, requiring owners to obtain a permit, and mandating that they respond to noise complaints within an hour. Fines for violations will start at $250. These regulations seek to maintain neighborhood peace and address rising concerns about criminal activity at rental properties.
The committee vote moves next to the city council for final approval.
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Code & Regulation Committee Meeting 10/28/2024
Folly Beach, SC
```Last Tuesday, the Folly Beach city council revisited its short-term rental ordinance to clarify details following last year’s cap. Topics include potential leniency for late license submissions, ISTR inheritance eligibility, and license rules for relocated properties. Council members are considering less severe consequences for late renewals, suggesting fines over license revocation.
Residents, including Ellen Stoler, voiced concerns over the 72-day rental cap, which has limited their income and options. Stoler criticized the lack of a grandfather clause allowing current hosts to convert to ISTR licenses, stating the current rules disrupt established plans for property owners who have rented for years.
Read more about the short-term rental history: STR Timeline
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island special commission studying short-term rental impacts is actively seeking public input, particularly from Aquidneck Island residents, according to Representatives Lauren H. Carson and Terri Cortvriend. Ahead of the Nov. 21 meeting, locals are encouraged to send written testimony, which Carson and Cortvriend will review and submit.
Both representatives highlighted the importance of public engagement to accurately gauge the community's experiences with short-term rentals and potential policy directions. Testimony should be submitted in PDF format by Nov. 20, allowing community members to contribute their perspectives on rental regulations and their effects on neighborhood dynamics.
The commission was created due to the following legislation:
Walton, KY
Walton’s City Council has approved stricter regulations for short-term rentals.
The new ordinance requires owners to pay a $500 annual fee—up from the original fee of $15—and raises violation penalties from $25 to $100. Additionally, the council reduced the number of allowed rentals per street from four to two and per subdivision from ten to six, capping the citywide total at 20 rentals. Currently, Walton hosts 18 short-term rentals, meaning the city is close to reaching its limit.
Read more about it here: LINK nky
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