It's possible the owner is trying to avoid reporting the rental and paying the 9% State/County TAX that is applicable on any private home rental of less than 6 months. This is a tax designed to "protect hotels from competition." some landlords ignore it and pretend to not know about it, which is no excuse. Obtaining the temporary ID and collecting the $50.00 for the Villages is the appropriate and legal way to go. I'm aware of two friends who were ignorant of the law, rented their houses short term, and were forced to pay up by the state. The state apparently communicates with TV regarding rentals and a review of the temporary ID's makes it very simple to prove the rental took place. Not a good idea to try to beat the "system". I agree that something is strange with this deal.
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