Looks like it hasn’t been updated since 2015 unfortunately.I’ve found the city departments mentioned to be less than helpful when it comes to answering questions about regulations and requirements for Airbnb.TJ

As others have already nailed it, yes, you are responsible.You can call your local building regulations office and ask what is required to meet local code which will also be in compliance with federal and HUD requirements.Stairs should also be uniform where each step has the same rise and run, an exception would be at landings.

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.- always have strong reserves for repair, factor in everything from tree to fences- make sure your HVAC is caged- when you purchase OOS, make sure you understand the city regulation, is there a permit issue or something like that.

I have not bought condotels, but we own 3 hotels and have thought about converting some hotels into condotel units as part of our exit strategy in markets with strict STR regulations. 

My last rental I purchased in Nashville had some pretty strict regulations on which parts of the city qualified for a short term rental permit and which were blocked off.Does anyone know of regulations on permits/city codes there?

If you wish to rent your home for stays of 30 days or less but for more than 180 days per calendar year, or the property is not your primary residence, you must obtain a use registration permit for a “Visitor Accommodations” use.https://business.phila.gov/limited-lodging-regulations/

Obviously the more that qualifies for accelerated depreciation the better since you get those deductions sooner, but it can be tough to tell what's what and the depreciation rules (like most IRS regulations) don't always make sense.

I believe the rules and regulations may vary dependent on state so want to find a company within the state of Washington.  

., and U.S. territories, and it then took until October 19th 2018 for the IRS to release the proposed regulation taxpayers were in need of for direction.