Legal Issues Concerning Short Term Rentals, Vrbos, Airbnb

Category: Materials

Member Price: $12

Non-Member Price: $15

Product Code: M111722

Areas of Law: Real Estate

CLE Credits

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Faculty & Description Of The Seminar This Handbook Is From:

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

George C. Greatrex, Jr., Esq.
Hill Wallack LLP, Cherry Hill

Presenters

Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq.
Griffin Alexander PC, Randolph
Yuri Kapilovich
Thomas J. Major, Esq.
The Major Law Firm


Short term rentals, Vrbos and Air bnbs are a hot topic in the real estate industry… especially during COVID when folks wanted to get away from the cities and other crowded places for a while. There have been a few case opinions on the topic around the country, and some legislative activity here in NJ. At this brand-new program our panel will delve into the law and issues that surround short term rentals.


Topics include:


  • Differences between air bnb, straight rental and hotels


  • Rules, regulations and legislation



    • State, municipal and private laws and rules

    • Issues for short term rental hosts operating in common interest developments

    • Drafting short term rental agreements and leases




  • Tax obligations of rental hosts



    • Tax ID

    • Collect lodging taxes from guests

    • File lodging tax returns

    • Remit taxes collected

    • Mixed Personal and Rental Use “Vacation Home Rules”




  • Nuisance concerns



    • The frustrated neighbor who doesn’t appreciate having a “hotel” next door

    • Nuisance activities related to short term rental activity

    • Eliminating or limiting short term rental activity of a neighbor

    • Responsibility of short-term rental sites for alleged nuisances and “party house” issues