News You Can Use – September 1, 2025 – TOP STORY: Hamptons Crack Down Ahead of Labor Day
We’re back after the Labor Day Holiday with an extended “News Can Use” covering an STR ban in the Hamptons and much, much more!
Hamptons, NY: Southampton and villages enact STR bans and restrictions
Just before Labor Day, multiple Hamptons communities tightened short-term rental rules: Southampton passed a one-week minimum stay rule, while nearby villages banned STRs outright for the holiday weekend. Officials say the measures are aimed at curbing party rentals, though critics argue they damage the local economy.
🎥 CBS New York | ABC7 | New York Post | News12 | Daily Voice
Las Vegas, NV: Federal judge blocks Clark County STR rules
A federal judge has granted an injunction halting Clark County’s new short-term rental regulations, siding with hosts and Airbnb in a major legal setback for local officials.
🔗 Review Journal | News3LV
Los Angeles, CA: Airbnb pushes for more STRs, unions split
Airbnb is lobbying to expand STR opportunities in Los Angeles, but local unions are divided, with some supporting the move for tourism jobs while others oppose it for housing reasons.
🔗 LAist
Arizona: Cities prepare new push for STR legislation
Arizona cities are planning a major lobbying campaign for 2026 to regain control over short-term rental regulation, arguing state law has left them powerless to manage local issues.
🔗 Arizona Capitol Times
Three Rivers, CA: STRs booming near Sequoia National Park
The rise of Airbnb rentals in Three Rivers has dramatically reshaped the community near Sequoia, raising questions about affordability and neighborhood character.
🔗 SF Gate
Aspen, CO: Council keeps STR permit caps unchanged
Aspen leaders voted to maintain existing permit caps for short-term rentals, despite calls for both expansion and further reduction.
🔗 Aspen Public Radio
Santa Fe, NM: Op-ed urges pause on new STR permits
A Santa Fe New Mexican commentary calls for halting new STR permits until impacts on housing and community can be better understood.
🔗 Santa Fe New Mexican
Other Local Updates:
Cadillac, MI: Planning Commission backs expansion of STRs in business districts. Cadillac News | 9&10 News
Cheektowaga, NY: Town nears adoption of new STR law. WGRZ
Cambridge, MA: Updates considered for STR policy. Boston.com
Lenox, MA: Town set to propose stricter STR rules. Berkshire Eagle
Algonac, MI: Council introduces new STR ordinance. Voice News
Cape Coral, FL: Proposed STR fees raise uncertainty for owners. WINK News
Northern NY: Officials consider STR tax to fund emergency services. WCAX
Puerto Rico: Bill would require STR hosts to notify guests about sea and beach conditions. San Juan Daily Star | West Journal
Avon, CO: Tourism outlet raises ethical concerns about allowing more STRs. BRNX Travel
National Trend: Report shows home sales declining and prices stagnating in vacation towns. Morningstar
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