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Information and alerts about issues like property taxes and proposed legislation facing vacation rental owners in their local rental markets.
Guidelines for Local Rental Alert Mass Mailings  
If you have a message that you'd like sent out to other vacation rental owners in your area, here are a few guidelines.
January 29, 2008: Possible Statewide Legislation in Virginia  
Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia State Senate that will affect vacation rentals.
July 10, 2007: Maui to Enforce Short-Term Rental Regulations  
Vacation rentals without permits to be cited.
July 14, 2009: Public Hearing in Lake Lure  
Town council meeting in Lake Lure regarding potential short-term rental ordinance
July 15, 2008: Napa City Council Meeting  
Join other vacation rental owners for the public comment periods at 3:30 and 6:30pm.
July 19, 2007: Walton County "Remove It or Lose It" Campaign  
As of July 23rd, personal items left on the beach will be tagged, held for 24 hours, and then discarded.
July 22, 2009: Proposed Ordinance in Chicago  
Learn about the proposed vacation rental ordinance in Chicago and how you can submit testimony
July 7, 2008: Meeting and Vacation Rental Workshop at Napa City Hall  
Meeting on July 7 from 3 to 5 pm at Napa City Hall to discuss potential ordinances and short term rental classifications.
July 9, 2007: Did HomeAway Add My Property to This Website?  
As scraping becomes more and more common, it's important to be aware and to take action.
June 16, 2008: Grand Haven City Council to discuss short-term rentals  
The Grand Haven Planning Commission could be asked to review the short-term rental regulations.
June 16, 2008: Vacation-rental debate will continue Tuesday in South Lake Tahoe  
Discussions on regulations for vacation-home rentals and placing a cap on the number of rentals in the city will continue on June 17.
June 17, 2008: Council suspends seasonal rental permit enforcement for Grand Haven  
Short-term rental property owners in Grand Haven won't have to obtain special land use permits.
June 2, 2008 Meeting in Lake Tahoe regarding Vacation Rental Homes  
A meeting is being held in lake Tahoe regarding vacation rental homes
June 25, 2007: Wildfires Threaten Tahoe Homes  
A 2,500 acre wildfire is raging near South Lake Tahoe.
June 5, 2007: Attack on VRBO by Harvesters  
Be on the alert for fake inquiries designed to get your email address for illegal purposes.
March 17, 2008: Meeting on Vacation Rentals in Napa Tomorrow Night  
City council to discuss vacation rentals.
March 27, 2007: Santa Fe Short-Term Rental Regulations  
The Santa Fe City Council has proposed two proposals regarding short-term rentals in the City.
May 1, 2007: Credit Card Scammers Target Vacation Rental Owners  
Two credit cards scams affecting rental owners.
May 1, 2008: Marco rental commitee will have another 'final' meeting  
The final meeting of the rental housing advisory committee Wednesday evening, wasn't exactly final.
May 15, 2007: Recent Sales and Lodging Tax Rate Changes  
Some examples of tax rate changes that have occurred in 2007.
May 16, 2007: General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard  
Press release from GE about dishwasher recall.
May 23, 2007: Florida Property Tax Relief and Reform  
Letter from CAPEC Executive Committee regarding Florida property taxes.
May 29, 2007: NC Towns Seek Missing Occupancy Taxes  
Towns in Brunswick County are cracking down on vacation rental owners who fail to pay the proper taxes.
May 31, 2007: Beware of Calls From Indian Call Center  
Vacation rental owners should be on the lookout for phone calls coming from a call center in India.
May 31, 2007: Fisher-Price Recalls Rainforest Open Top Take-Along(TM) Swing   
Press release from Fisher-Price regarding the recall of their Rainforest Open Top Take-Along(TM) Swings.