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Originally Posted by Randall55
If the County wants to make rules regarding Air BNBs, they will do it. It doesn't need a referendum and a license is already required in Florida. No further steps needed.
What enforcement costs? You think they are going to pay someone to knock on every door? That is not how it works. For example, gun laws in Florida. No one strictly enforcing but it is a law. If you get caught, you pay the price. The same will be with Air BNBs. Most neighbors will report violators and that is how they will get caught.
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Using special software, the companies use short-term rental listings and other public records to identify short-term rental addresses and owners. These are then matched up with a city’s records to see which rentals are out of compliance or whether operators are dodging tax obligations.
Host Compliance, LTAS Technologies and STR Helper all do a great job looking 24/7 through databases for possible renters and even have fine/billing software. The great news is they can pull up an address flagged and calculate how many times a home was rented and for how long. It’s awesome!