If this property is in a town/city contact the local council member and get them to help.

Hey there Kelly,According to the City of Chattanooga's official website "The Tax Rate is set by City Council each year as part of the annual budget process.

Not to minimize those who have been directly affected, but according to the National Multifamily Housing Council, there has only been a month-over-month change of rents paid from 2019 of between .1 and 1.5%! 

Also check with your city council person to see if any changes or regulations are being considered.I would also think it prudent to go stay in a 2-3 similar type places in your area and see if you can meet the owners and discuss their experiences.Best wishes and good luck.

Of course they are not happy at all and told me they will now seek legal council.

I'm not in that market, but I know there is an Austin Tenant's Council that is an advocate for tenant's rights. 

If you're in one of the A zoning districts, it's very unlikely that they'll change it unless you can show that there are other multifamily properties in the area.You have to go to the zoning commission, then if they recommend approval, to the city council.

The Round Rock City Council voted unanimously Thursday, June 10, to approve Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning for The District, a 65.5-acre mixed-use project planned for SH 45 just east of IH 35.https://www.roundrocktexas.gov...

This new program was created by the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) and approved by Jacksonville’s City Council in October 2020 and our company, along with a group of other Jacksonville developers and downtown stakeholders, were a part of the process.It allows for more incentive dollars to be allocated to developers to revitalize historic downtown buildings, which in turn leads to more residents and more amenities coming to downtown Jacksonville.

@Cory Lucas I would literally call the local zoning board/city council members and ask about STRs.