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Vacation renters are often willing to pay more per night than long-term tenants. With internet platforms such as [HomeAway.com](HomeAway.com), VRBO, [AirBnB.com](AirBnB.com), and [FlipKey.com](FlipKey.com), reaching potential vacation renters is easier. However, before becoming a short-term vacation rental landlord, property owners should be aware of requirements, restrictions and risks unique to vacation rentals.  \nLOCAL ORDINANCES  \nMunicipalities may prohibit or regulate short-term rentals.  \nMunicipal laws vary significantly across the state, and may include:  \n􀁸 Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) . Most municipalities impose transient occupancy taxes on short-term rentals of 30 days or less. For information about transient occupancy taxes for any specific geographic area, Google “transient occupancy taxes”and the name of the city. Also Google “transient occupancy taxes” and the name of the county. (Sometimes transient occupancy taxes are assessed by cities, and sometimes they are assessed by counties) .  \n􀁸 Minimum rental periods. Some municipalities impose minimum rental time periods ([e.g. one-month](e.g. one-month) or one-week tenancies) .  \n􀁸 Zoning ordinances. Some municipalities limit short-term vacation rentals to specific geographic areas, prohibit short-term rental homes near other short-term rentals, impose a maximum number of vacation rental days or vacation rental occupants, or otherwise regulate short-term rentals in single family residences and/or multi-family residences.  \n􀁸 Registration and Licensing. Many municipalities require landlords obtain business licenses or other special licenses to operate short-term vacation rentals.  \nLandlords should review their city or county’s municipal code, or consult with an attorney to determine the local laws governing short-term rentals in their community. AirBnB lists some city regulations at [https://www.airbnb.com/help/responsible-hosting](https://www.airbnb.com/help/responsible-hosting).  \nCOVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS)AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS (HOAS)  \nOwners of properties governed by homeowners associations must also be concerned about HOA rules and restrictions. HOA owners should review both the CC&Rs and rules and regulations to determine whether there are restrictions or regulations on their rental activities. Some HOAs prohibit rentals of less than 30 days. Other HOAs require the owner to provide tenant information to the HOA management company.  \nAdditionally, to avoid conflict with neighbors and the HOA, vacation renters should be made aware of the HOA rules and regulations. A vacation renter’s noncompliance with HOA rules can result in fines and other significant expense to the property owner.  \nOTHER CONSIDERATIONS  \nVacation renters pose challenges to landlords that they should carefully consider before operating a vacation rental.  \n􀁸 Vacationers are transient by nature, want to “have a good time,” and have fewer incentives to treat the community and its members with respect. This may result in property damage and conflict with neighbors. Vacation renter headaches can be reduced through careful screening, and educating vacation renters about propertyspecific issues and concerns (e.g. quiet hours, parking restrictions, trash can rules, and emphasizing that renters are expected to be respectful of neighbors) .  \n􀁸 By increasing the number of tenants revolving through the property, vacation renters can increase the chance that bed bugs could become a problem at the property. Bed bugs are costly to exterminate. Tenants often deny causation, and refuse or simply can’t afford to cover the expense.  \nUSE A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT  \nA standard rental agr","cbCaiidAGwTXPXC9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiidAGwTXPXC9","pdf",229761,"English","# Local Ordinances\n## Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Homeowners Associations (HOAs)\n# Other Considerations\n## Use a Vacation Rental Agreement\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"Why do some landlords switch from long-term rentals to short-term vacation rentals in California?\",\"answer\":\"Some landlords increase revenue by charging more per night to vacation renters. 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