Updated on March 9, 2024
Guests often choose short-term rentals for the experience of living like a local in a home-like atmosphere. But we can’t forget that they’re temporarily living amongst locals, too – our neighbors – so it’s important that we prevent vacation rental complaints by ensuring our guests are good neighbors who enhance the quality of the community.
This community-first approach also makes business sense. Neighbor complaints can draw unwanted attention from police and city officials and become an impetus for limits or bans on short-term rentals.
Thankfully, hosts can easily protect their community and their ability to rent by being proactive in addressing common problems before they occur and communicating with neighbors about their plans. The following strategies are among the most effective for building trust and rapport with neighbors and managing common issues associated with short-term rentals.
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Informing neighbors about your short-term rental
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