Definition
Rules addressing vacation-style rentals (like Airbnb) — often restricting or prohibiting stays under a set length.
A short-term rental (STR) policy addresses vacation-style rentals such as those booked through Airbnb or Vrbo. Many communities restrict or prohibit rentals below a minimum stay to limit transient traffic, noise, and wear on amenities.
STR rules usually live in the CC&Rs or rules and must account for state and local short-term-rental laws, which increasingly regulate this area. Clear definitions and consistent enforcement are key, since STR disputes are common and contentious.