Michigan Vacation Rentals in Danger??

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Hello,

Last night I was coming home from the traverse area and heard on the radio a commercial advertising something about contacting your representatives about vacation rentals. It sounded like some rep is trying to push a law through to stop vacation rentals. I only caught half of the advertisement. I might be missing something but was hoping to find more information. Searched the web but can't really find anything recent.

Does anyone know anything about this?

Paul Kessenich · Answer

@Cory Mccarthy

I've read a little bit on this, and my understanding is that the bill would remove local regulation on short term rentals, meaning there would be less ability for local governments to restrict short term rentals.  So if you're for short term rentals, you're for the bill...

Cory Mccarthy · Answer

@Paul Kessenich,

That makes a little more sense.  I read @Dan Stewart's comment to say that they were trying to eliminate short term rentals and it made no sense to me whatsoever based upon the tourism value there on the west coast.  I probably should not have responded without researching a little first and shame on me for that, but now that you have clarified this seems like a good bill.  I have looked at renting some places about two years from now and am surprised how many are restricted to renting for only one week per month, I assume by local governments.   I imagine costs might come down a little with this restriction removed and would still probably allow the property owner to make more money in the long run.  Seems like a win win to me.  Thanks for clarifying!!!

Cory Mccarthy · Answer

west coast of michigan would die without vacation rentals.  Can't imagine it would ever pass.  We vacation there every year and always rent.  So many places over there rent regularly, housing market would crash without them.  Wouldn't consider this a realistic threat, Just IMHO.   if you learn otherwise, please post.

Sam Shueh · Answer

Try to Google them all the bills and law changes...

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/8/michigan-bill-to-end-local-control-of-short-term-r/

Brian Ploszay · Answer

I would think the whole western Michigan relies on tourism.  And thus vacation rentals.   Heard nothing about this.

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