By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services | YourWestValley.com
Cities and counties are on the verge of losing their authority to keep property owners from renting out their homes for short-term and vacation rentals.
Without debate the Senate Friday gave final approval to SB 1350 which is designed to preclude local governments from barring such rentals because a property is not classified as a hotel. The measure now goes to the governor.
Ducey is expected to sign the restriction as it is in line with his vision to have Arizona be the leader of “the sharing economy.” He sees online services like Airbnb, which links up property owners and renters to be similar to Uber and Lyft, which connect motorists with people needing a ride.