Charleston cracking down on illegal STR's

[John Underwood]

https://www.live5news.com/2022/12/16/live-5-investigates-more-than-1000-illegal-short-term-rentals-operating-charleston/

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Short-term rentals have taken off in the last few years and despite the City of Charleston’s best efforts, thousands of illegal advertisements continue to pop up.

“We had a very big uptick in complaints of transient people coming through their neighborhoods not knowing who they are on a regular basis,” Dan Riccio, director of livability and tourism in Charleston, said. “Loud parties, gatherings, parking, can’t park anywhere,” he added.

In 2018, he city established a task force and later an ordinance that laid out the rules. The location has to be the primary residence of the owner and occupied for 183 days of the year.

It can’t allow more than 4 guests, plus it has to be inspected by the Fire Marshall’s Office.

[John Underwood]

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It was bound to happen. I think we will see more of this in other municipalities as things go on. A lot of people will be converting to LTR or losing their shorts.

It will be happening soon in Kansas City, MO from what I'm hearing, as well. I'm not necessarily opposed to enforcing existing laws, as a smart investor should be aware of those and understand them when making a decision on where to buy. With that being said, I hope we don't see a big push for additional restrictions.

 I keep seeing people who know it's illegal in an area and they still ask this group if it's ok since they see other people doing it. 

Well absolutely you should. You don't want to miss out on making some money do you? I only have one ocean front lot left in Montana so you should send me the money for it before someone else gets it too.