News You Can Use – July 21 – TOP STORY: Ocean City STR Referendum Vote Tomorrow Amid Tourism Decline

Today's short-term rental (STR) headlines include a vote tomorrow on an STR ban in Maryland and an accusation in LA of STR price gouging against AirBNB.

Ocean City, MD: Voters decide Tuesday whether to overturn STR restrictions

Ocean City voters will go to the polls tomorrow to vote on a controversial short-term rental ordinance passed by the City Council. Several news outlets report that tourism numbers are down ahead of the vote.
🔗 WMAR
🔗 Coast TV
🔗 WMDT Vote Preview
🔗 WMDT Tourism Decline
🔗 6ABC – New 3% Tax
🎥 WMAR Video

Los Angeles sues Airbnb over wildfire price gouging

The LA City Attorney has filed suit against Airbnb for allegedly allowing illegal price increases during wildfire evacuations. Airbnb denies wrongdoing.
🔗 Fox LA
🔗 MyNewsLA

Londonderry, VT votes to keep amended STR ordinance

After intense debate, voters in Londonderry approved a modified STR ordinance, keeping new local rules in place.
🔗 Vermont Public
🔗 Brattleboro Reformer

Texas: Lewisville explores STR regulations

The Lewisville City Council is weighing new STR rules to address neighborhood disruption and preserve community character.
🔗 Citizen Portal

Florida: STR parties in Largo stir backlash, enforcement paused

Pinellas County has paused enforcement of STR rules, even as residents in Largo complain about frequent party rentals and noise.
🎥 WTSP Video

Michigan: Whitehall weighs STR limits as part of housing strategy

Officials in Whitehall are evaluating STR regulation as one possible lever to expand affordable housing in the city.
🔗 MLive

Cape Coral: Majority of residents favor STR regulation, poll shows

A recent poll in Cape Coral reveals that most residents want the city to regulate or limit STRs, citing impacts on neighborhoods and safety.
🎥 WINK News Video

Massachusetts: Pittsfield STR rules taking shape

The Pittsfield City Council continues to refine new STR regulations, aiming to balance community input with housing access.
🔗 Berkshire Eagle

Ohio: Kirtland may ban STRs this summer

Kirtland city leaders are considering a summer ban on STRs, with the possibility of revisiting the issue later in the year.
🔗 News-Herald

Oklahoma/Texas: STR guests blamed for ignoring local norms

A regional feature highlights community frustrations as STR guests increasingly ignore neighborhood traditions and etiquette.
🔗 KTEN

Ontario: Vacation rentals with pools spark complaints

A Niagara-on-the-Lake resident is calling for a ban on STRs with pools, citing noise, safety, and disruption to neighbors.
🔗 Niagara Now

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