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Dallas-Area Rules & Regulations
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Home to AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, allows short-term rentals only in certain zones, including a 1-mile radius around the “entertainment district,” the residential medium density zone, and the residential multifamily zone. The City has provided an interactive map of the STR Zone here. Existing residential structures are allowed to short-term rent in non-residential zoning districts and mixed-use zoning districts.
City of Dallas
Short-term rentals are banned in single-family zones and permitted in multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial zones with density caps. However, a December 2023 court injunction blocked enforcement of those restrictions, allowing operators to host for the World Cup matches. The City is continuing to enforce its existing ordinances governing minimum property standards, disturbing noises, and private nuisances. Short-term rental operators must also be registered for and pay the City’s hotel occupancy tax.
City of Fort Worth
Short-term rentals, defined as 1-29 consecutive nights, are banned in all residential zones. They are permitted in all mixed-use zones and most form-based, commercial, and industrial zones. Operators must register with the city.
Guides & More
Summer vacation rental maintenance checklist for hosts and property managers
Summer brings a surge of bookings, longer stays, and higher expectations. But it also brings heatwaves, insects, and backyard barbecues that can go sideways fast without some foresight. In this guide, we’ll cover key maintenance tips to get your vacation rental...
Summer vacation rental guest communication guides for hosts and property managers
Summer is prime time for vacation rentals, bringing an influx of guests looking to relax, explore, and make memories. But sunshine and school breaks also mean more questions, higher expectations, and some unique seasonal challenges. Clear communication is your best...
Prevent Sex Trafficking: 6 Tips, Plus What to Do If It Happens In Your Rental
Sex trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal activities across the globe, and since the Covid pandemic, an increasing number of traffickers have chosen short-term rentals as venues for their pop-up brothels. Sex trafficking is when someone is compelled to...
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10 friendly (but firm) ways to respond to questions about your house rules [+ templates!]
If you self-manage a short-term rental, you have probably fielded some challenging questions or requests from guests, including those that indicate guests would inadvertently – or intentionally – skirt your house rules. Sticking to your house rules and booking...
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Communicating Vacation Rental House Rules Effectively [+ templates!]
Setting house rules is crucial to responsibly operating any vacation rental. Effectively communicating those rules holds equal importance but requires a little more social finesse. How do you come across as hospitable even as you tell your guests what they may and may...
FAQs: Service animals at short-term rentals
A frequently asked question in search engines and short-term rental forums is whether a vacation rental can deny a service dog. The answer dwells in a gray area of the law. Am I legally required to allow service dogs in my vacation rental? The Americans with...
Can vacation rentals have cameras? Security, compliance, and privacy considerations
Can vacation rentals have surveillance cameras? This is a frequently asked question that plagues the minds of hosts who want to protect their property and guests who want to protect their privacy. The answer is more than a simple yes or no, and the decision...
FAQs: Do you need short-term rental insurance?
Google searches and questions in hospitality forums show that many hosts struggle to understand short-term rental insurance and what it covers. Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions about vacation rental insurance and whether you need a separate...
Short-Term Rental Agreements: A Guide for Hosts
Some of the worst hosting experiences serve as parables on the importance of having a detailed short-term rental agreement with guests. A well-drafted rental agreement protects you and your guests from potential disputes and outlines expectations for both...
STR Cleaning 101
Welcoming guests to a pristine home is a nonnegotiable element of staying in business as a short-term rental host – let alone earning a 5-star review. In this guide, we’ll explain how a turnover clean and a residential clean differ and outline the essentials of...
How to welcome global guests inclusively during the FIFA World Cup
This summer, millions of travelers from every corner of the globe will converge on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will attract an influx of fans from more than 200 nations and provide a once-in-a-generation...
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