I have a feeling we will see more of these articles, and Yes a big crack down on lease options.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07210/805351-85.stmhttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07217/807147-85.stm

I'm sure you know STR'S are illegal there and they are starting to crackdown.

Real estate license standard and laws are put in place to protect the public from unscrupulous operators like wholesalers and some states are starting to crack down on them - and I hope they do more.You'll no doubt see lots of responses slinging a load of bull crap about how they're altruistically "helping the seller" to solve a problem - but we can all see the bull crap for what it is. 

The other things that happened in NYC were a significant investment in magnet schools and a massive crackdown on crime.

Recently, the federal government gave Florida an infusion of 6 million dollars to hire more inspectors, fund the offices, and crack down on businesses with employees needing workers compensation.  

No idea why they are using the tax code to incentivize holiday rentals but not normal rentals.But with all the crackdowns on Air BnB that route seems a bit politically risky as well.

Although many have done it in the past, I know they are facing a big "crackdown" right now.Escrow fees are not regulated and basically it is determined by what is usual and customary in the area (for instance Los Angeles county and Orange county could be quite different) - it is a good idea to call around.

If you read the OHIO RE bulletin its pretty clear that the state is going to crack down on this unlicensed activity.

And since the Smoky Mountain area economy has been relying on the commerce of short term cabin rentals and tourism since the 60's, we feel pretty confident it would be one of the last municipalities to ever crack down on short term renting.  

Airbnb's pretty good at not handing over data to governments, and so it's pretty hard to crack down in my experience unless the city is very very vigilant and able to expend resources and if neighbors start reporting.