New Charleston short-term rental rules could result in fines of over $1000 a day and jail time
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina’s most popular destinations is imposing new rules for residents who use their homes for short-term rentals.
WCSC-TV reported Charleston is cracking down people who lack permits for offering rentals through Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway or other companies. The city is taking action after complaints that short-term renters use too many parking spaces and party late at night.
The rules taking effect Tuesday include fire marshal inspections, business licenses and other requirements. Breaking the rules can bring fines up to $1,087 a day, and 30 days in jail.
Dan Riccio with the city’s livability and tourism department says he’s hired three enforcement officers to focus full-time on short-term rentals. They’re equipped with software enabling them to track rentals in real time.
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So…private property rights must be curtailed for the good of all! Isn’t that socialism? I think so and I applaud conservative Charleston, SC for coming around. Tell congressmen you support Bernie’s Medicare For All.
This statute was enacted to curtail problems with parking and loud noises????!?!???
If my mother comes to visit, do I need to get permission from the “Holy” City or go to jail?
So, the city is cracking down on individuals who provide ways for TOURISTS to come to the fair metropolis and spend LOTS of money?
And, of course, we know that ALL those disrespectful tourists are loud and rude and spend enough money to keep the city afloat. Let’s chase them all away.
Next step, making it illegal to buy goods and services on the internet. We must protect the sanctity of our hotel gift shops.. Heaven forbid our t shirt.business is lost forever
If you follow this reasoning, Uber is the next to go.
“ Undercover sting operation nails visiting Mom and her three kids for hailing a an Uber from the airport, on her way to an Air BnB” prosicutors have sent the children to a facility in Swansee” Government please, we don’t need your protection. Get the drugs and the bad guys.