North Texas homeowners warned short-term World Cup rentals could void insurance coverage
With the World Cup expected to bring major crowds to North Texas, some homeowners are looking to cash in by renting out their homes.
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With the World Cup expected to bring major crowds to North Texas, some homeowners are looking to cash in by renting out their homes.
A massive house party in Celina Saturday night that drew between 500 and 800 teens ended with gunshots and two arrests, according to Police Chief John Cullison.
Dallas police officers faced a house with so many party-goers they stopped counting.
Stricter rules have been adopted by the City of Plano, likely to take effect by the end of April. Existing STRs will be grandfathered into the new rules, but new rentals cannot open in single-family neighborhoods.
Homeowners who list their properties on Airbnb have until April 30 to comply with the rental platform's new policy.
Several residents have formed the 'Lewisville Neighborhood Coalition' to call for regulations regarding these STRs which people book through services such as Airbnb or Vrbo.
Short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo continue to be a controversial issue in communities across North Texas, and Lewisville has become the latest city to enter the debate.
Many users hoping to book vacation rentals through Airbnb say they have had their accounts suspended or placed under review due to their criminal records.
As the battle over short-term rentals continues in communities across the country, more cities are adopting regulations.
The house, located in Malibu, will be up for grabs on Airbnb next month.
Many Dallas homes will be banned from being listed on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo.
For years, Dallas residents have been voicing concerns about short-term rentals in their neighborhoods. Monday morning, the committee of Quality of Life, Arts & Culture will host a meeting to discuss the issue.
A group of Plano homeowners is now demanding restrictions on short-term rental properties after a shooting happened at one in their neighborhood over the weekend.
Frustration continues to grow from Plano residents as the city grapples with how to deal with short-term rentals in the city.
Parties at Airbnb listings became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to safety measures and restrictions at bars, restaurants and clubs.
The Dallas City Council is tackling the long-standing issue of vacation rentals. Many neighbors want them out of residential areas but it's a means of extra income for some homeowners.
Parties, pollution, and parking: even if you've never stayed at a short-term rental, chances are you're paying for the problems they can create.
Airbnb will pursue legal action against the booking guest of a recent disruptive party where guests trashed a North Dallas rental.
On Wednesday, May 5, the Dallas City Council will hear from the public about what they think in a hearing scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Now more than a year into the pandemic, Airbnb is thinking ahead, to summer, by announcing a block on 1-night reservations during the Fourth Of July weekend of entire home listings in Texas.
The city has been considering regulations for more than a year and looked at new options this week.
It's a gamers dream -- Irving-based 7-Eleven is teaming up with Airbnb to offer a sleepover Game-All-Night Experience. A few lucky North Texans will get a private stay at a new luxury evolution store before it debuts to the public.
Airbnb is cracking down on so-called "party houses" this New Year's Eve. The goal is to prevent large groups from using rentals to ring in 2021 and contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
When it comes to booking vacations, short-term rentals can offer chic accommodations at an affordable price, but some North Texas residents say that convenience comes with consequences.
Whether you're using Facebook, Airbnb or VRBO, consumers should report any suspicious listings.
