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Renting Out Your Place?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Sep 16, 2026 | 0 Comments

🏠 RENTING OUT YOUR PLACE? KNOW THE RULES 🏠

Short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnb and VRBO are booming 📈 — but many cities have strict ordinances, and violating them can cost you big. 💸

Common STR violations include:

✅ Operating without a permit or registration
✅ Exceeding occupancy limits
✅ Violating zoning restrictions
✅ Failing to collect/remit lodging taxes
✅ Noise, parking, or nuisance complaints

Penalties can range from fines to citations. ⚠️

If you've been cited for an STR violation, don't just pay the fine and hope it goes away. 🧾

📞 Call us — we help property owners navigate STR regulations and fight unfair citations.

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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