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Comment on New Bill Introduced To Regulate New York City Vacation Rentals (as Opposed to Banning them) by whalabi

whalabi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:27:39 +0000

Thank your for this valuable information. Our mayor seems to be very keen on applying the new law on the basis that it will contributed to a decrease in rent prices to Parisians, which is a nonsense political promise because most owners will prefer keep their apartments empty instead of having to deal with existing rent restriction laws.
it seems, however, that a compromise of some sort will be happening soon, but much is still to be done in order to achieve an intelligent solution. Among the things that we are still working on is a governance policy that would “regulate” how the short term rental activity can coexist with neighbors in the same building. I have started to make a list of proposals to this effect. But if you have anything of the sort on your side, I’d also appreciate it.
Walid

Comment on New Bill Introduced To Regulate New York City Vacation Rentals (as Opposed to Banning them) by Protect Vacation Rentals

Protect Vacation Rentals — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:37:30 +0000

Hi, We have found a few reports analyzing the economic contribution of vacation rentals in other cities and towns across the US but none specifically examining the negative economic impact of New York City Short-Term Rental Ban. I hope that you will find the information provided in the following studies of interest to you: -Report of Economic Contribution of Vacation Rentals in Osceola County, Florida: www.visitkissimmee.com/file.download.php?id=15 -White Papers prepared by VRMA: www.vrma.com/resource/resmgr/files/industryimpactwhitepaper2.pdf

Comment on New Bill Introduced To Regulate New York City Vacation Rentals (as Opposed to Banning them) by whalabi

whalabi — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:52:44 +0000

I own and manage four different VR units in Paris and we are facing the same problem as you in NY. In fact, the law here has been in existence for many years now but it had never been applied. Not until two years ago when the mayor of Paris suddenly decided otherwise. He is now using the law in support of his political agenda by claiming that the ban would lower rental prices by freeing up more apartments of owners who cannot rent them short term anymore. So, in effect, he has already started the lynching before even finding out if the law was still appropriate as written, or even if it would accomplish what he claims it would.
I’m curious to know if anyone knows where I can find the first results of the consequences of the NY ban to this effect (if they exist) or anything similar we can use in our campaign over here?
Thanks.
W. Halabi
Paris

Comment on Legislations limiting homeowners’ right to rent in the US and abroad by fluot

fluot — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:37:29 +0000

hi!!!

Comment on New York City Council Seeking To Increase Fines on Vacation Rentals by Mimosa

Mimosa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:33:23 +0000

Ridiculous fox investigation!
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/illegal-hotels-still-thrive-in-new-york-20120206

Comment on New York City Council Seeking To Increase Fines on Vacation Rentals by thewizardandilola

thewizardandilola — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:28:38 +0000

Very well written.. those interested should contact Gale Brewers office immediately and voice their opposition. Letters are even better. Lewis Fidler from Brooklyn and Martin Dilan seem to be against this… they should be written to as well with you opinions. The next City Council meeting is on January 30th at 1 pm. Remember folks.. the City Council works for us…sitting silent on this one will surely mean that the fines will increase. Let your voices be heard and tell others too to write their City Council Members… now…

Comment on Short-Term Rental Ban in New York City – Frequently Asked Questions by Louie LaMour

Louie LaMour — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:59:49 +0000

Has anyone received a violation for renting a room in their apartment? I can’t understand how the city/neighbor/landlord can distinguish between visiting friends and relatives and paying guests. If I know a neighbor is complaining about ‘strange people’ in the building-what is my recourse?

Comment on New York City vacation rental ban to come into effect in May 2011 by thewizardandilola

thewizardandilola — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:57:57 +0000

yep I’ll send an e-mail… thanks…

Comment on New York City vacation rental ban to come into effect in May 2011 by Frank McConnell

Frank McConnell — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Hi Wiz,

You can email me at lehman_bros@yahoo.com to further discuss my specific case.

I may not reply immediately since I rarely use this email address
(the last time I checked it was Jan 2010 – I just checked now, though, to make sure it still works)

If you plan to contact me, please post it here and I will make a point to check it
so we can be in touch, otherwise it will probably be another year before I look at it.

I hope to hear from you.

Comment on New York City vacation rental ban to come into effect in May 2011 by Frank McConnell

Frank McConnell — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:46:23 +0000

Thanks for your opinion Wiz.

I already asked my attorney to appeal.
He said the decision was wrong, and
the only way to fight is to appeal, so we’re
moving forward with it.

He also said the appeal process can take over a year.
He said it is not hearing based but briefs, which he
described as reiterating legal points to be examined
by the appeals board.

So it would seem I can’t offer any more testimony
or evidence, and since they already ruled against
me, and I am very skeptical that the city will be
willing to return money during a fiscal crisis, I am
not too hopeful. (I have to pay the fine within 20
days regardless of the appeal – if I win they are
supposed to return the money)

I wouldn’t mind speaking to you, but I am reluctant
to put my information out on the Internet.
If you give me a way to contact you, like an
email or phone, I’ll get in touch with you.

Maybe I’ll create a new email and send it to you