LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Dozens of homeowners gathered under one roof to learn their rights and get updates on the federal court fight surrounding Clark County’s short-term rental laws.
Dozens of homeowners gathered at the Composer’s Room for legal insight on “due process” as some residents work to fight fines given by the county. FOX5 has told you about the ongoing legal case, joined by the Greater Las Vegas Short-term Rental Association (GLVSTRA) and juggernaut short-term rental company Airbnb.
“The county is asking the judge to throw out our lawsuit, and we’re also asking the judge to put an injunction on the county’s ability to go after homeowners,” said Jackie Flores with GLVSTRA.
The suit was filed after county officials enacted new policies to crack down on illegal listings and problem properties. Unpaid fines can be placed as a lien on the property. FOX5 has reported on various concerns by neighbors, frustrated with large parties at homes, noise at odd hours, or too many STRs in one neighborhood.
“When there are problem guests, the guests should be fined and the owners possibly sanctioned. Sanction them for problems. Don’t tell them they can’t do anything,” concerned homeowner “Kathy” tells FOX5.
The Greater Las Vegas Short-term Rental Association has criticized Clark County’s tough policies amid the lengthy process for any homeowner to get their license application approved. In 2023, the county held a lottery to determine an order for application review; a summer update provided by the County showed that applications had 332 applications were pending and waiting to be processed (this spring, county officials said the average processing rate amounted to six applications per week).
No homeowner has been able to submit a new application since then, Flores said. The next hearing in federal court is Friday at 11 a.m.
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