Tybee passes ordinance 4-1 to limit short-term rentals in residential areas
In August 2021, Tybee Island set a 90-day moratorium for issuing short-term vacation rental permits in residential areas with the intention to gather information on issues, concerns and potential next steps using public input. Now, nearly three years later, those seeking permits for STVRs residential areas still can't obtain them,...
Spain and Mexico back more curbs on holiday apartment letting
Spain and Mexico are the latest countries to limit short-term housing rentals in the wake of growing public anger around the world over surging rents and wider long-term accommodation shortages. In an October ruling, the Supreme Court in Madrid upheld Spanish residents’ rights to curtail short-term letting of apartments. That decision followed Mexico City telling landlords that they cannot let out properties short-term for more than 50% the days of the year. The Mexican capital's announcement is aimed at countering price rises in the wider or long-term rental market and what city officials labelled "unfair competition" for "traditional" hotels. The Spanish court decision...