How short-term rentals like Airbnbs are regulated
A decorative pillow that reads "stay" welcomes guests to Lenore Turner's Airbnb in Cooper Young. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo have transformed how homeowners rent their properties, but they’ve also sparked debates among neighbors and hoteliers.
Recent legal actions against “party houses” in Germantown and Collierville have also heightened scrutiny on the regulations governing this growing industry.
Ordinances and zoning laws have been implemented to curb inappropriate or illegal uses of short-term rentals as officials attempt to balance neighborhood safety with property owners’ rights.
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Sophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers commercial real estate, economic development, residential real estate, restaurant real estate, and hospitality and tourism.
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