Edition No. 84
September 30, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
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- Host Life
Lodgify launches free vacation rental invoice template for accounting
Lodgify has launched a free vacation rental invoice template designed for independent hosts and property managers. According to the company, the new template aims to help operators manage their accounting, streamline guest billing, and maintain professional financial records without requiring expensive specialized software.
- Host Life
Lodgify releases free expense spreadsheet template for rental hosts
Vacation rental software provider Lodgify has released a free short-term rental expense spreadsheet template. According to the company, the downloadable tool is designed to help property owners and vacation rental managers track their operational expenses and simplify their ongoing financial management and bookkeeping tasks.
- Crackdown
Maui debate continues over which properties face short term rental bans
The ongoing battle over short-term rentals on Maui continues as officials and residents debate which properties should be classified as hotels versus residential housing. The distinction is critical, as Maui county proposals aim to ban short-term rentals on properties designated as housing to help address the island's long-term residential shortage.
- Crackdown
Annapolis votes to quintuple maximum fine for short term rentals
The Annapolis City Council has voted to quintuple the maximum fine for short-term rental violations. The sharp increase in penalties is aimed at curbing unregistered properties and enforcing local compliance. Under the new rules, hosts operating outside of the city's regulatory framework will face significantly higher financial penalties.
- Crackdown
Court rules against Bellingham short term rental ban on detached units
A Washington state court has ruled against a ban on short-term rentals in detached units in the city of Bellingham. The decision strikes down local restrictions that had prevented property owners from leasing accessory dwelling units and detached spaces to short-term guests, delivering a legal victory to local property rights advocates.
- World
Czech Pirate Party targets Prague Airbnb rentals in election video
The Czech Pirate Party has released a surreal election video in Prague focusing on the impact of short-term rentals. The political campaign targets Airbnb listings in the capital city, highlighting growing local political pressure on the home-sharing sector. The video marks a highly visible push by local politicians to regulate the market.
- World
Cape Town short term rental hosts fear winter shutdowns under crackdown
Short-term rental hosts in Cape Town are raising concerns over a local regulatory crackdown on Airbnb-style properties. According to local operators, the new enforcement measures could lead to winter shutdowns for many listings. Hosts also warn that the restrictions are likely to drive up accommodation prices during the peak travel season.
- Platforms
Expedia Group to change Vrbo compensation model in October
Expedia Group is planning to streamline its compensation models to align with industry standards. According to the company, these changes will be implemented worldwide on October 29, 2026. The shift represents a major operational update for the vacation rental platform as it adjusts its financial relationships with hosts and property managers.
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