But doing so, in this case, would effectively wipe out today’s payout and leave the calendar open with almost no notice to rebook.Any thoughts in what you will do here, do I accept or politely declined the date change and explained that the timing falls outside the flexible window to make changes per our cancellation/modification policy. seems also no middle ground (It does not allow me to surcharge a one night stay ).How do you handle same-day change requests while balancing fairness and protecting your calendar?

I have spoken with some attorneys that think it will not go anywhere but I would hate to end up like how Cleveland is.Columbus City Council considers creating registry of rental properties - https://www.wosu.org/politics-government/2025-09-16/columbus-city-council-considers-creating-registry-of-rental-propertiesProposal - https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/city-council/documents/hearing-documents/bankston/rental-registry-proposal-comparative-chart-and-summary-11-5-25.pdfRegister to speak at the hearing this coming Tuesday - https://us.openforms.com/Form/8a746076-35c8-40e7-a786-79bd2c7e0244@James Wise Yup we've got that in Cleveland and most all of the suburbs.

No politics.

Quote from @Peter Zynko: 1) get someone with experience on your team, an expert - verify their track record. 2) something invisible might be the politics of the town to get your permits and what ever else approved...partner atleast with your first one with a seasoned operator.  

You come across some that will cuss out the sky if they could, others who are as polite as can be, and then others who are just all about business—no small talk, just grunts, creaking floors, and nods.I tend to want the guy that's not listed.

Requirements change frequently to satisfy market and political ambitions.  

Even partial approval gives builders real oxygen.Public-safety proposals—closing gun-sale loopholes, banning conversion devices, allowing local safety rules, automated enforcement—will be the toughest politically.

Do you do anything in the political realm or just hold up in your castle? 

Cities that already regulate STRs have essentially already gone through the political battle, but cities without rules are often still preparing for that fight.2.

Given the political pressures in this market (with rates trending down) would you keep price dropping for a few months, or take off market and rent it out?