Category: STVR News

The Town of Qualicum Beach will not authorize short-term vacation rentals outside of specific commercial exceptions. The decision is expected to potentially reduce the town’s tourism revenue. Council made the decision at its regular meeting on April 10. A majority of council wanted an in-depth study to be undertaken in 2027. The provincial government recently …

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by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach property owners who illegally rent short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in the residential parking district (west of Morningside and Loma drives) could lose their residential parking permits, under a motion approved by a 4-1 vote at Tuesday’s city council meeting.  Councilmember Raymond Jackson introduced the motion. Councilmember Dean Francois opposed …

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The valley is preparing for a surge of visitors who will be staying in short-term vacation rentals. It’s important for everyone to be ready and ensure that all necessary accommodations are in place, like being a good neighbor, even if it is for a short period of time. When renting out homes for short vacations …

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Two Important Meetings re: Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVR) By Frank Gormlie / OB Rag Residents of the coastal neighborhoods who have been fighting short term vacation rentals (STVRs) are happy right now – relatively speaking – as it appears that the City of San Diego is finally poised to act on them. One of …

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Rancho Mirage is moving toward a ban on short-term vacation rental homes in non-gated neighborhoods, effective Jan. 1. The council voted 5-0 on Thursday in favor of an amendment to the city’s current short-term rentals ordinance after more than four hours of council discussion, and public comments from about 35 residents, short-term rental owners and property managers — …

Read more “Rancho Mirage to ban STRs in non-gated residential neighborhoods by end of year – Desert Sun”

Chief of Police George Crum Shares Statistical Data Related to STVRs Allow me this opportunity to discuss the important topic of Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) in Cathedral City and provide you with some public safety statistical data related to STVRs. I recently presented an STVR Impact Report at a City Council meeting depicting how STVRs …

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By Frank Gormlie The San Diego Union-Tribune had veteran reporter Lori Weisberg write an extended piece on short term vacation rentals in Sunday’s “SD In Depth” entitled “Opportunity or Nuisance” (June 12, 2016). Weisberg looked at the impact of short term rentals on San Diego’s housing market and wrote – based on her research –  …

Read more “The San Diego U-T Looks at Short Term Vacation Rentals – and Still Misses Major Point – OB Rag”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A woman is suing the City of Chattanooga, claiming they violated her constitutional rights when denying her a short-term vacation rental (STVR) permit. The lawsuit requests an appeal of the decision made by the city on December 20th, 2023 to deny her application for a permit. That decision, according to the lawsuit, …

Read more “Chattanooga woman sues city for allegedly violating constitutional rights in STVR case – WTVC”