However, the bill loosely defines common ownership as ownership in whole or in part by the same individual, individuals, or legal entity. Consequently, it seems that an individual could potentially circumvent a limit on the number of short-term rental units under common ownership by forming business entities to own additional units. Additionally, Rigterink takes issue with how the substitute handles zoning, saying allowing nuisance ordinances is a reactive instead of proactive solution to problems that may arise with renters. The city allows short-term rentals in specific zoning districts and requires out-of-town owners to designate a local agent to manage the rental and address problems. destroying our town for the last seven years. He moved to New Buffalo. There is a growing trend in local government to enact zoning bans that preemptively tell property owners they are unable to rent, the group says. Under the substitute bill, local governments may limit the number of short-term rentals under a common owner to two or more. The legislation would give local governments the authority to limit the number of short-term rentals owned by the same person in an effort to prevent investors from buying up multiple homes. Zoning is intended to regulate conflicting land uses and problems that ensue, and communities zone based on master plans, local needs, and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. I do support the [HB 4722] legislation, but I think that a local governments ability to police these, which still seems to be preserved in that legislation, is still the most important angle, said, Jason A. Metcalf, an attorney and short-term rental owner in Suttons Bay who has been monitoring the developments at the local and state level. In my district, 30% is almost 15,000 of our housing stock.. Several communities in Ottawa County have regulations on short-term rentals or continue to examine the issue, while also opposing the bill. Besides taking business away from traditional hotels, short-term rentals arent subject to the same taxes or regulations. The substitute bill adopted by the House adds several additional provisions to the version reported out of the Commerce and Tourism Committee. In response to criticism, substitutes for the bills were added to narrow their scope. Under HB 4722, the cap is up to 30% of a communitys existing housing stock, which opponents say is unreasonable for small communities. Contact Editor Susan Demas for questions: info@michiganadvance.com. Banning the right to rent harms property owners and local businesses in many communities all over Michigan.. An unintended consequence is a decline in population, school enrollment and quality of life for year-round residents. The solution I brought forward ends these bans while creating consistency and restoring the rights of Michigan families, so they can invest confidently in a home without worrying whether they will unexpectedly lose the ability to rent that home if they choose, she added. However, local officials say that does little to address the erosion of neighborhoods, quality of life issues, home values and other problems associated with short-term occupants. Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API.

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