Politics & Government
Bill Would Increase Fines On Short-Term Rentals
The proposed legislation would allow cities to fine short-term rental hosts up to $5,000 for violating local statutes.
LAMORINDA, CA — Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) has unveiled new legislation that would increase fines that cities are allowed to impose on short-term rental hosts who violate local property rental laws. If passed, cities will be able to fine those hosts up to $5,000.
The bill is intended to deter "party houses" that attract massive gatherings to short-term rentals in otherwise quiet residential neighborhoods.
In a news release Sunday, Glazer said the bill was prompted by the killing of five people at an Orinda home at a Halloween party that was illegal under Orinda's short-term-rental ordinance.
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In November, the Orinda City Council passed an emergency ordinance banning "non-hosted" rentals altogether, and placing new limits on "hosted" venues, including requiring stays of two nights or longer, designed specifically to fend off one-night party rental scenarios.
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