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Lexington, Kentucky, passes ordinance to limit short-term rental numbers

Lexington cracks down on unhosted STRs with stricter zoning laws...Continued

Phoenix allows short-term rentals in casitas under state mandate

State law impacts local rules for Arizona short-term rentals in ADUs...Continued

Lodging tax implications for short-term vs. long-term rentals

From short-term to long-term: Managing lodging tax compliance for STRs...Continued

Short-term rental hosts in St. Louis must comply with new regulations by May 2025

St. Louis short-term rental hosts must get permits as new law goes into effect...Continued

Lodging tax increases fare well in local elections across U.S.

Voters in various states back lodging tax hikes in local elections...Continued

Stowe, Vermont, sets fee for short-term rental registration

Cities and counties are stepping up enforcement of short-term rental laws using technology and requiring marketplaces such as Airbnb to help...Continued

How local governments enforce short-term rental laws

Cities and counties are stepping up enforcement of short-term rental laws using technology and requiring marketplaces such as Airbnb to help...Continued

New law empowers Summit County, Colorado, to force short-term rental marketplaces like Airbnb to take down unlicensed listings

Summit County, Colorado, strengthens enforcement of short-term rental licensing law...Continued

New Orleans will require short-term rental platforms to verify permits

Starting in 2025, short-term rental platforms like Airbnb must ensure legal listings in New Orleans...Continued

California requires short-term rental hosts to be transparent about guest cleaning chores, penalties

Meta Description: California law requires short-term rental hosts to spell out penalties for guests who don’t perform required cleaning chores...Continued