Examples of Rental Abuses

The examples listed below can, and probably do, occur in any neighborhood.  But, with high-occupancy rental properties, large groups of people turning over each week can make more noise, exhibit more unruly behavior, create more garbage, have a bigger impact on public safety due to parking, and require more commercial services than what is typical in, and intended for, a residential zone.

Noise and Disorderly Conduct Complaints

NUISANCE, PUBLIC SAFETY

Many police reports filed due to seemingly constant loud noise and unruly behavior from large groups staying at short-term vacation rentals.

Eight Garbage Containers

NUISANCE, NON-RESIDENTIAL USE

Resident reports excessive garbage at a Hotel House, far in excess of what is typical and intended for a residential neighborhood.

Too Few Off-Street Parking Spaces

NUISANCE, PUBLIC SAFETY

Neighbor reports too few off-street parking spaces for the number of occupants at a Hotel House, resulting in pedestrians not being able to safely walk upon sidewalks.

Hundreds of People at House Party

PUBLIC SAFETY, UNLAWFUL USE

Resident report: "There were probably 300 to 400 people at the party. It was in a vacation house that was rented in violation of the governor's order. Multiple neighbors called the police but it took hours to break it up. Our cars in our driveways were completely blocked by illegal parkers. That party was a Covid-19 petri dish."

Commercial Laundry Service

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE

Neighbor reports that this entire van was filled with the dirty linens and towels from a single Hotel House! Hotel House rental agency advertises "professional linen service".

Towels Draped Over Railing, On Car

NUISANCE

Short-term renters are in residential neighborhoods to party and do not contribute to sense of community.

Would-Be Buyers Scared Away

DRIVES DOWN PROPERTY VALUES

Resident report: “I recently witnessed the following: Real Estate Agent parked in front of the listed home and prospective buying couple visually surveyed the property and the area around the house. At same moment, about 5 young kids went to max volume with the laughter and noise typical of kids jumping into the swimming pool on hot afternoon. The buyers pointed to the rental sign in front of the house and after a few minutes of conversation, all drove away without even entering the house that is for sale.”

Commercial Vehicle, Many Garbage Bins

NUISANCE, NON-RESIDENTIAL USE

Neighbor complaint of frequent visits of commercial vehicles and excessive garbage that are both far in excess of typical residential usage.

Too Few Off-Street Parking Spaces

NUISANCE, PUBLIC SAFETY

Neighbor reports too few off-street parking spaces for the number of occupants at a Hotel House, resulting in pedestrians not being able to safely walk upon sidewalks.

Reported Drug Use

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, PUBLIC SAFETY

Resident report: "The guys doing our pool deck told me they saw the tenants/idiots snorting cocaine right out in the open on the balcony today. I sure hope they leave this week-end. The language coming from over there is appalling and constant."

Professional Cleaning Service

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE

Hotel House rental agency advertising hotel-like housekeeping service on Facebook including professional housekeepers using gloves and CDC-approved disinfectant spray.

Late Night Fireworks

NUISANCE, PUBLIC SAFETY

Short-term renters are in residential neighborhoods to party and do not contribute to sense of community.