Short Term Rentals

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May 21, 2024 - Mark McNulty

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Running Rampant: How Short-Term Rentals Impact Communities With Loose Restrictions

Brendan O’Brien, author of “Homesick,” talks with us about his new book and what he's learned about the effects of short-term rentals in communities like Flagstaff, Arizona; Bozeman, Montana; and St. George, Utah.

February 28, 2024 - Shelterforce Magazine

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How Short-Term Rental Restrictions Impact Urban Planning

Short-term rental regulations are a hot topic in the urban planning world. As more cities consider—or are already implementing—these regulations, they need to understand how they impact various urban landscape areas.

December 6, 2022 - Devin Partida

Downtown Dallas

Short-Term Rentals Vex Dallas City Council

Residents complain that vacation rentals exacerbate the city’s housing shortage and bring traffic and noise to residential neighborhoods, calling on the city to impose—and enforce—stricter regulations.

May 17, 2022 - The Dallas Morning News

Walkable DC

Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations More Expansive Than Realized in D.C.

An estimated 80-90 percent of short-term rentals could be outlawed if a proposed bill passes in Washington, D.C.

October 15, 2018 - Greater Greater Washington

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