Alternative Accommodations
The hotel industry supports home sharing, the rights of property owners to rent out a room in their home, and we have advocated for ordinances that officially legalize such short-term rentals. But we also believe short-term rentals should abide by the same laws as hotels and every other business: registering their business, paying taxes, following laws and regulations, and removing illegal listings. States and localities across the country have recognized the growing challenge of short-term rentals, which create safety concerns, reduce affordable housing inventory, drive up rent prices, and displace long-term residents. Many have adopted laws and ordinances, such as zoning regulations and tax collection requirements, to rein in illegal hotels.
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AHLA supports the right of state and local governments to adopt regulations and accountability measures governing short-term rentals.
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