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Buena Vista, CO Enacts Zoning-Based STR Caps & Live-In Rep Exemptions (Ordinance No. 14)
The Town of Buena Vista adopted Ordinance No. 14 (Series of 2026), implementing zoning-based STR caps ranging from 1% to 11%, live-in rep exemptions, $1M insurance mandates, and strict October renewal windows.
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Poland Empowers Local Bans on STRs—What Hosts Must Know
Poland moves to allow local communities to ban short-term rentals. Learn how regulatory changes affect hosts and what compliance steps matter now.
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EU Pushes Cities to Crack Down on Short-Term Rentals: What Hosts Need to Know
The EU is helping cities enforce STR regulations more aggressively. Learn what this means for hosts and how to stay compliant in your jurisdiction.
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