Earlier this year there was a proposal to ban STRs in certain areas of Whidbey and Island County, or increase regulations.

Here’s why more out-of-state buyers are locking up Oregon beach homes..Coastal Access, Fewer Coastal HeadachesOregon’s coastline is protected by strict land use rules — so supply stays limited and legal STRs hold value.No hurricane season spikes your insurance (although Tsunami zones are real) and no sudden city council bans wipe out your cash flow overnight like in some big cities.Lower Buy-In, Better Cash FlowA California beach STR might run you $2–$3M.

These companies plan to by and large start banning Compass' listings, and the listings of other brokerages that are not marketed on the Zillow platform.  

Quote from @AJ Wong: As some of you may know, beginning today if agents/brokers do not post their listing to the MLS or publicly within 24 hours - Zillow will effectively 'hide' or ban the listing from the website. 

A permit is also required.Weehawken seems to ban short-term rentals under 30 days completely.

I own 3 ST rentals in Saugatuck area i Douglas, which does not have a ban on short term rentals. 

I'm not upset about the "ban" that we've seen.

Hey again — just wanted to jump back in with a few more thoughts now that the convo’s rolling.On STR Rules and GrandfatheringPotential bans can definitely throw a wrench into things, but the good news is that most places have grandfathered in STRs that were operating legit and had the proper city approval in place.That said, even those grandfathered properties need to keep up with changes in local rules as they come.

She is policing the forums and banning based on her emotions and her politics.

You are never in control if there is an HOA, they can ban rentals at any point and you wouldn't be able to do anything about it.