Real Property - Short-Term Rentals

HB 705 prohibits counties or municipalities from banning short-term rentals solely because the operator (e.g., a tenant or subtenant) is leasing the property. It directly affects lessees and sublessees who rent residential properties for stays under 31 days, preventing local governments from targeting them specifically. The bill clarifies that property owners may still restrict such rentals in their lease agreements. It excludes hotels, motels, student housing, and similar accommodations from this rule. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.