By Howard Fischer | AZ Daily Sun
State lawmakers meant what they said when barring cities from regulating vacation rentals, the state Court of Appeals has concluded.
In a unanimous decision, the court rejected arguments by the City of Sedona that it was free to prohibit a 59-acre mobile home park from renting out its units for short-term rentals.
The judges said the clear language of the laws, dating back to 2016, leave that decision up to individual homeowners. And in this case, Oak Creek Mobilodge has the same rights.
Last Wednesday’s ruling is the latest setback for communities that have fought the law, arguing that the explosion in the number of short-term rentals has made it difficult for local residents to find affordable housing.
