Shawnee Starts Crackdown Against Short-Term Rentals

A quick example of tech housing clap-back in this nearby suburb wherein residents are frustrated with a steady stream of rowdy neighbors . . . Check-it:

Short-term rentals in the city aren't allowed to have more than two people per bedroom, with a maximum of 10 occupants. Street parking is not allowed.

The city's attorney presented video evidence showing 12 people occupying the home.

Camera footage also revealed a parking violation and occupant stealing a sign from a neighbor's front yard.

Council members made a unanimous decision to revoke the owner's license for two years starting Jan. 1, 2025.

This is the first license they've taken away since the updated city code took effect.

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'Better abide by the rules': Shawnee revokes short-term rental license, 1st since new regulations

The city of Shawnee passed stricter regulations for short-term rentals in March. As the year comes to an end, they've revoked a property owner's license for several code violations.