Short-Term Rentals in Massanutten


Short-Term Rentals in Massanutten
By Scott Rogers • November 24, 2007
We've seen it in the news for almost a year and half now --- a group of homeowners in Massanutten Village are suing other such property owners because of the use of homes in their community as short-term (or vacation) rentals. This seems to most commonly understood as rental periods of less than 30 days. The latest --- instead of just suing two families for their rental transgressions, the plaintiffs are now suing 28 property owners! The entire debate on this issue seems to be over interpretation of the Massanutten Village covenants and restrictions. Those being sued point out that these covenants don't explicitly prohibit short term rentals. Those doing the suing characterize short term rentals as a business use, which is prohibited per the covenants. The blow by blow: Zoning complaint filed against three property owners. County rules against three property owners. Three property owners appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals. Board of Zoning Appeals rules against three property owners. Three property owners appeal to Rockingham County Circuit Court. Rockingham County drops out of case based on Virginia Supreme Court ruling on Smith Mountain Lake vacation rentals. Lawsuit filed against 28 property owners. For more on this controversial topic, keep reading the Daily News Record, keep reading my blog, or check out this very informative web site maintained by one of the plaintiffs, Gene Hauze. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: Is There A Price You WOULD Pay For This House? There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell
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Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 24, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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