Regulating Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Michigan Using Existing Remedies and New Legislation
With the rise of websites such as Airbnb and VRBO, the visibility and popularity of short-term rentals are surging. Should Michigan pass a law that would require municipalities to treat short-term rentals as residential and not commercial use? I addressed this question in the Spring & Summer (2018) edition of the Michigan Real Property Review. If you would like a copy, please email me (joseph@doerrfirm).
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