PROPOSED HOA REGULATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Owner Registration

Each owner who offers their property as a short-term rental (“STR”) – even infrequently – could be required to register with the HOA.  The HOA could then periodically share this list with the County, so that all owners who are registered to operate an STR are also licensed with the County and registered to pay Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”).

Fines and penalties could be imposed upon owners who operate an unregistered STR.

Written Contracts

All owners who operate an STR could require their guests sign a written contract containing their Guest Rules (see below), the HOA’s website, and a statement that the owner has the right to immediately terminate the contract if the guest (or any person permitted on the property by the guest) violates any of the Guest Rules, in which case the guest shall immediately vacate the property.

PROPOSED HOA REGULATIONS FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS WHO ALLOW OTHERS TO USE THEIR PROPERTY IN THEIR ABSENCE

Online Registry

Owners who allow others to use their property in their absence (whether as an STR or use by friends & family) should register with an online registry to provide a way for neighbors to reach them or their property manager.

Guest Rules

Guest Rules should apply to all owners who allow others (family, friends & renters) to use their property in their absence.  Guest rules should address:

– Garbage

– Noise

– Parking

– Pets

– Maximum occupancy

– Fire Safety

Guest Rules should be posted conspicuously at the property and on the HOA’s website.

As an example, StayInArnold.com members have already committed to rules to benefit our neighborhoods, which you can see here: https://stayinarnold.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GOOD-NEIGHBOR-GUIDELINES.pdf