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New Jersey

September 16, 2024

Cape May Lead Inspection STR

Cape May is looking to require STR be inspected for lead, which could mean every single time there is guest turnover, which is unnecessary, adds time constraints, and costs for all rentals properties.

North Carolina

September 5, 2024

Ashville Zoning Changes

Changes to Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that will relax the standards for flag lots and cottage developments and thereby activate thousands of new housing lots in the city for possible development.

New York

August 15, 2024

City of Beacon Good Cause Eviction

The City of Beacon, NY is considering a proposal called good cause evictions which would limit the ability of landlords to evict tenants unless they meet a very specific reason laid in the bill.

Rhode Island

August 12, 2024

Newport STR Restrictions

Previously the city banned short term rentals in Residential Areas, allowing them in General Business and Waterfront Business districts only, with special permits outside these areas.

Tennessee

June 6, 2024

Sumner County Rural Preservation

In an attempt to preserve the rural beauty of Sumner County, officials looked to put a hold on all development which would further hurt the housing market.

Oregon

May 30, 2024

Florence Development Fee Increase

The Florence City Council voted to approve a 26% increase in development fees which will subject property owners and builders to substantial cost for building.

Texas

May 9, 2024

Austin Missing Middle Zoning

Austin City Council is considering additional changes to the City’s Land Development Code that would make it easier to build more homes across the city, allow for a greater variety of housing types, like townhomes and cottage courts, and encourage transit-supportive density to help address our affordability crisis.

Michigan

May 3, 2024

Adrian Point of Sale

The City of Adrian is proposing a Point of Sale Ordinance regarding exterior inspections, intending is to curb blight, it’s guidelines are unfortunately unclear, and has the potential for unintended consequences.

Rhode Island

May 1, 2024

Block Island STR Ban

Block Island, a tourist destination, was considering a Short-Term Rental ban.

New York

April 29, 2024

Poughkeepsie Rent Control

Poughkeepsie proposing to declare a housing emergency to enact rent control policies, which would lead to unit hoarding and sky-rocketing rents on new rentals.

North Carolina

April 18, 2024

Ashville Zoning Changes

REALTOR® led initiative that would immediately activate thousands of lots within the city for development of Singel Family Rentals at more attainable price points.

Rhode Island

April 8, 2024

Narragansett STR Restrictions

Narragansett proposal would mandate short-term rentals last for a minimum of seven nights. It would also ban the use of short-term rentals for weddings, banquets, corporate events, and bachelor or bachelorette parties.

North Carolina

April 4, 2024

Buncombe County STR April Meetings

The culmination of the Buncombe County STR Restrictions with the intention of driving people to the meeting to oppose STR restrictions.

North Carolina

March 28, 2024

Buncombe County STR Commission Targeting

The STR in Buncombe County moved from the Planning Board to the Council, where new outreach was directed.

Rhode Island

March 25, 2024

Point of Sale Requirement

legislation that would require prospective homebuyers to hire a licensed electrician during the transaction process, in addition to the regular inspector used when buying a home, which would add untold costs to buying a home.

North Carolina

March 25, 2024

Boone STR Restrictions

Boone County was looking to restrict Short-Term Rentals in the county.

Utah

February 16, 2024

Housing Inventory

The Utah Association of REALTORS is supporting an affordable housing package of four bills with the overall goal is to build 35,000 homes by 2028.

Illinois

February 8, 2024

Plainfield Crime Free Rental Ordinance

The Village of Planfield was considering new rental regulations that would add to the cost of rent during an already tight housing market.

Washington

February 1, 2024

REET 2024

Washington State Legislature looking to put a new sales tax on real estate sales during a housing crisis.

Ohio

January 23, 2024

Cleveland Residents First Housing Regulations

The Mayor of Cleveland wanted to add more costs for renters and make real estate agents equally responsible for property maintenance as the actual property owner.

Missouri

January 23, 2024

St Robert Town Hall FLW Gate Hours

Missouri REALTORS® organized to maintain gate operating hours at a major access point to the local hosptial for residents on the other side of the gate,

North Carolina

January 5, 2024

Buncombe County STR Restrictions

Short-Term Rental regulations being proposed for the unincorporated parts of Buncombe County.

California

January 5, 2024

Santa Barbara Rent Control

Santa Barbara City Council looking to make it difficult to fix up properties that need serious maintenance with additional rent control restrictions.