Short term rentals - should they be allowed or not?

As a traveler, I would much rather stay in an AirBNB/VBRO/Vacasa home than to stay in a hotel. I think it's just another option for travelers and should be allowed in appropriate places. But that doesn't mean there shouldn't be rules and consequences for breaking the rules.

Aloha Georgia - I can certainly understand the overwhelming support for short term rentals along with the disapproval of them by neighbors and professional lodging corporations.  Is it yet another case of unintended consequences?  

I have always thought that short-term rentals are much better than long-term rentals with regard to respect for neighbors, maintenance of a home, etc.  They have become extremely popular these days and the ones that are managed properly are the ones that don't cause problems.  If something isn't managed properly, issues arise and people become upset about it.

Georgie, there are rules on many communities in Denver too, and short-term rentals are better to stay at.

Georgie, they are putting the same restrictions on here on the Space Coast. It is killing the air bnb business (though many neighbors hate an air bnb house or condo).

This is a hot topic in many communities. 

I hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend.

Great questions Georgie! Here in Vegas we have eith 1) rentals must be at least 30 days long or 2) the owner must occupy the rental while the tenant does as well

It's a complex issue, Georgie, with lots of pros and cons depending on your perspective, as you have pointed out.

We run into this in Carlsbad especially near the coast. While many HOAs do not allow renting for less than 30 days near the beaches many owners do it anyhow.

Jeff

I think that as long as everybody's honest, that's the main thing everything else can fall where it may

If you have ever lived next to a party house you may disagree wholeheartedly. 

Nightmare stories about high performance rental cars zooming through the 25 mph speed zones in residential neighborhoods are blatantly disregarded with dire consequences. 

The garbage that mounts up attracts unwanted rodents while awaiting the twice weekly service.

The pounding music that resonates near water keeps you from sleeping and your little ones who may have to attend school during these party days.

The municipality certainly has rules in place and may not have enough staff to enforce.

Depends ... there are many happy memories being made as well!

Good Sunday morning, Georgie.

Take care, be safe and have an outstanding week.

We visited Maui few months ago and stayed in a beach condo for a change. I really liked our little vacation, the condo had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.