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Findings and Recommendations
4 findings
Despite the increasing media coverage of Online Booking Agencies (OBAs), STRs are not a new phenomenon in Orange County. Response: The City of Laguna Woods agrees with this finding. While the City of Laguna Woods has had limited experience with short-term rentals operating in Laguna Woods, based on our understanding of the subject and experience in other cities, we agree that short-term rentals are not a new phenomenon in Orange County.
No recommendations for this finding
The steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance. Response: The City of Laguna Woods agrees with this finding. While the City of Laguna Woods has had limited experience with short-term rentals operating in Laguna Woods, based on our understanding of the subject and experience in other cities, we agree that the steady growth of short-term rental usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance. While some operators are undoubtedly conscientious and comply with local regulations, that experience does not appear to be universal.
No recommendations for this finding
Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city's statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep STRs from operating. Response: The City of Laguna Woods agrees with this finding. While the City of Laguna Woods has had limited experience with short-term rentals operating in Laguna Woods, based on our understanding of the subject and experience in other cities, we agree that cities have experienced situations in which short-term rentals continue to operate even when such operation is locally prohibited and vigorously enforced.
No recommendations for this finding
City leaders have no regular communication with each other concerning STR issues, limiting opportunities to develop strategies and expertise to improve service. Response: The City of Laguna Woods agrees with this finding. While the City of Laguna Woods is unaware of any regular (ongoing) communication that exists between all cities concerning short-term rental issues, it has been our observation that cities are generally willing to share their "lessons learned" upon request.
No recommendations for this finding
