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Short Term Rental Trouble?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 14, 2026 | 0 Comments

🏠 Don't Let a Violation Cost You More Than You Bargained For 💸

Airbnb and VRBO hosts are facing tighter rules than ever. 📋 Many cities and HOAs now require permits, registration, occupancy limits, and hotel occupancy tax compliance, and enforcement is picking up. 😬

Common violations include:

🚫 Operating without a required permit or registration
🚫 Exceeding occupancy limits
🚫 Noise or nuisance complaints from neighbors
🚫 Parking and trash violations
🚫 Unpaid hotel occupancy taxes

Penalties can include daily fines, citations, and court dates, and repeat issues can put your rental income at risk. 📉

If you receive a citation or notice:

✅ Don't ignore it. Deadlines come fast
✅ Gather your permits, guest records, and any correspondence
✅ Avoid admitting fault in emails or calls with city officials
✅ Talk to an attorney before you respond or pay

Our team can review your citation, explain your options, and fight to protect your property and your income. ⚖️🔑

📞 Got a short-term rental citation? Call us today for a free consultation.

About the Author

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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