by Paris Achen | Apr 19, 2021 | Press and Media, STR Advocacy 101
For any short-term rental alliance or group, a best practice is to get and maintain a lay of the land regarding STR data, especially before and during an STR ordinance process. Examining certain data can help shed light on how these rental properties play into your...
by Paris Achen | Apr 9, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Nuisance Prevention, Property Care, Responsible Renting
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...
by Paris Achen | Apr 8, 2021 | Leadership, Press and Media, STR Advocacy 101
If your city or state is considering a short-term rental ordinance, there’s a good chance that the local media will report on the issue. Short-term rental owners and managers can help shape the debate and public perception by speaking with reporters and journalists....
by Paris Achen | Mar 24, 2021 | Nuisance Prevention, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations
Honing your guest vetting process and sharpening your ability to spot potential booking red flags is one of the best ways to host great guests and protect your property and neighborhood from those who might accidentally or intentionally skirt your rules. On the flip...
by Paris Achen | Mar 23, 2021 | Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
When a proposed ordinance affects short-term rentals, it may be the first time many property owners interface with the local government. Knowing the terminology used in local government and the short-term rental industry can help you navigate these new waters more...
by Paris Achen | Mar 19, 2021 | Local Government, STR Advocacy 101
As more cities and states seek to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), the debate over proposed ordinances can sometimes center on perceptions rather than facts. Those seeking to separate perception from reality will likely need to obtain local data and governmental...
by Alexa Nota | Dec 29, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, News, Rent Responsibly News, Responsible Renting, STR Advocacy 101
The short-term rental industry is not about properties. It’s about people, and celebrating their success stories is at the heart of all we do. We started 2020 with the launch of our Humans of STRs series, stories and interviews of those who have changed their lives...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Nov 1, 2020 | Newsletters
Welcome A lot of people liken advocacy efforts to a marathon, but I don’t really like that analogy. Marathons are a solo sport with a far-away finish line. The only way to do one is to start running and just… keep running.Marathons require a lot of endurance built up...
by Lindsay Callihan | Oct 17, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting, Social Responsibility & Giving Back, Supporting Local Businesses
In early March of 2020, Stay Local Nashville was thriving. The short-term rental property management company had been on track to manage 200 properties by summer. Then the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the company lost millions of dollars in bookings overnight. “In 48...
by Alissa Isenhath | Oct 1, 2020 | Accessibility, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting, Social Responsibility & Giving Back
For Linda and Ned Popovich, hosting guests at their vacation rental in Hampton Roads is a labor of love. It has allowed them the opportunity to offer a haven for people living with developmental and sensory disabilities and PTSD — a mission that is just as important...
