Links and Articles

We will share information and links to resources to help with continuing education about the

Vacation Home/Short-Term Rental Industry.

Social Media and Websites

Associations

Conferences and Networking Events

See Events & Promotions page for a calendar of upcoming events, continuing education opportunities, and more!

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Association and Event Lists

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Rent Responsibly has put together a list of STR-focused associations in many states. It's important to do your own research into the association before you join (what is the mission and the role within the community; who are the officers and members; what are the dues and obligations for membership; what have the accomplished and what issues or projects are they currently working on; do you agree with their core values and purpose; etc.) www.rentresponsibly.org

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Clark County, Nevada

The 2021 Nevada Legislature passed AB 363 into law.

It affects parts of Clark County, Nevada.

The City of Henderson, Nevada

The City of North Las Vegas, Nevada

Here are the draft regulations and information released for review and comment. The City says that they plan to discuss and present in upcoming meetings, then vote on the final draft of their ordinances at their October City Council meeting. Here are links to the documents:

The City of Las Vegas, Nevada

The City of Las Vegas, Nevada officials searched for trustworthy education about the Vacation Home/Short-Term Rental industry and found a lot of dangerously bad information in webinars and blogs---but no courses about laws and best practices.

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Council Members asked Julie Davies if she would write a course, and she did. Most of their permit applicants have been required or strongly encouraged to take the STR Certification Course because they've noticed a positive difference in course graduates.

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Mayor Carolyn Goodman said: “Often the most complicated of issues unravel unless a new course is achieved through education and open communication. Once everyone is educated on an issue and is willing to discuss it rationally, a compromise can be found.”

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The City is working on refining their regulations. Here is a link to their information:

Destin, Florida

With white sand beaches and emerald water, Destin is a popular vacation destination. 

Here is a link to their guide to STR Registration:

Some cities recognize that there has been a societal change in how people want to conduct short stays while traveling and are finding ways of making this emerging industry a positive part of their community. This City's approach to STR governance is evident in a video on their Shape Your City page. Their video link is an excellent example of this successful approach to STR governance.

Holland, MI

This charming seasonal destination is known for it's Tulip Festival.

Articles about STR Updates

What Can We Do About COVID-19?

 Our world has changed from the effects of a highly-contagious virus. Who could have predicted that our businesses, schools, and services would be closed? And we can't predict what the short-term and long-term effects will be as businesses open. It won't likely be "business as usual."

Here are some links to tips, articles, guidelines, and products that may help you prepare for opening, deal with the new challenges and opportunities, respond to recommendations and mandates, and help you, your team, and your guests stay healthy. We want to avoid future waves of virus-inspired crisis situations.

Study the best practices from leaders in cleaning and disinfection. Use proper chemicals and dilution ratios. Give products time to work. Use procedures and products that will best help you protect yourself, your team, and your guests.

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                    Each Button has a link to an article, graphic, video, or site with more resources. 

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( and here's a bit of humor amid the facts)

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting TIPS

As our businesses open, we need to use caution through our actions and use of best practices to ensure the safety of our STR teams and guests.

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Here are some links and tools that may help. You need to choose the procedures and products most appropriate for your location, property, team, and market (along with regulations and government mandates).

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Some of the resources are the extreme measures we use in high-risk health care settings, but it's good to compare practices to know what to apply to your situation.

SUPPLIES 

Along with procedures, the products we use can make a positive difference.

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Some people are advocating for severe time buffers, but infection control professionals see the error in this thinking.

Use appropriate protection and cleaning tools for your STR. 

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Example Posters and Info About Infection Control

Here are some graphics and training resources that you may want to study. Some are free to use as is; others may require permission from the source. 

How to Participate in Meetings

We're often asked how a person can participate in a public meeting or association, like an HOA.

• First, research the rules of the organization, such as the membership, bylaws, or participation qualifications. How do they run their meetings and the business of the organization?

• Join! Become an active member. Observe before you comment, propose changes, or make judgements. We should be open to learning from other members in the group.

• Identify the leaders and the influencers in the group. They may be the formal leaders, former leaders, or they could be just active participants.

• Learn the parliamentary authority they use. You may not be able to participate if you aren't following their rules and the proper order of the meeting.

• Know that you will not likely agree with everything or everyone within the organization. That's okay. And you won't always have things go your way. Sometimes we need to compromise, regroup, or start fresh from another angle. Be civil and respectful!

• Here is a link to download a short training handout prepared for a recent meeting about Robert's Rules of Order and Agendas: