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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

First of all you cannot do short term rentals in most cities. Running an AirBNB is like having a motel and there are restrictions and licenses for that.

Sounds like these are going to be "flop" houses with unknown people coming and going. Wait till someone tears the furniture and place up...

Personally, I would never allow it, and my leases don't either.

Eve

Apr 26, 2017 07:54 AM
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Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

I would have evicted the tenant as well as we do not allow subletting. 

I have not looked into it myself, but I do know that there are a handful of city ordinances that make it tricky to use your home in this way. I assume that most people doing this are just turning a blind eye?

Apr 26, 2017 08:45 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Most leases don't allow "sub-letting" (which is effectively what AirBNB is) without the express written approval of the landlord.

Apr 26, 2017 08:41 AM
Rainmaker
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

If I was the landlord, I would not allow it.

Apr 26, 2017 08:12 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Sounds like Jim made a wise choice partnering with this tenant to maximize his income on these properties.

Apr 26, 2017 10:32 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Solomon Johnson What are the terms of the lease? Probably not covered.

Apr 26, 2017 09:59 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

All my leases and rental agreements say NO sub leasing or subletting which would ban this 

Apr 26, 2017 08:25 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Well, its against all the leases that I ever writen that's for sure & if it's a condo under rules & regs, hopefully they have updated that also. 

Apr 26, 2017 12:58 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Sub-tenancy has always been a subject that was forbidden and there is a clause in every rental agreement that says so...Time for action!

Apr 26, 2017 09:36 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Haven't had to face that situation but interesting solution.

Apr 26, 2017 08:34 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

AirBNB has proven to be an incredibly valid resource for owner and those seeking shelter not managed by Marriott.

Beach houses are prone to the party bunch. However the rate they pay makes this option close to a 'no brainer.'

Non-beach AirBND has actually attracted families on vacation and, believe it or not, the biggest purpose is weddings!

As an owner AirBND should not be overlooked. Keep an eye on city leaders and protect your neighbors.

I've interviewed no less that 50 people in this location and asked about their AirBNB experience. 90% revealed this was not their first use of AirBNB and none had a complaint.

Times are changing

Those who are running a Bed & Breakfast, must understand these AirBNB folks are taking money out of their pocket. Adapt or go out of business.

Apr 26, 2017 08:18 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

They are cutting down on where these types of properties are allowed in San Diego. And some condo complexes do not allow short term rentals at all, although my guess is they still happen

Apr 26, 2017 08:15 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

All depends on what the lease reads. Most leases do not allow sublets without the landlord's permission. Time for a new tenant?

May 01, 2017 06:37 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I'm not a big fan of AirBNB.

May 01, 2017 05:42 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

What can be done depends on the terms of the lease. If the lease states clearly who can live in the property, your friend probably has a right to evict.

Apr 29, 2017 05:16 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Our city has strict rules about short term rentals.

Apr 28, 2017 10:32 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Our leases state that the tenant cannot sublet without the landlord's approval.  That's default wording in Cali's contract.  I add conditions to prohibit short term rentals and occupation of the property by anyone not on the lease agreement.  Had one tennant contact me about if his out of town visiting family could stay for a week, that's how strict the wording was!  :-)

 

If I found a tenant violating the lease, they'd be gone.

 

Next rental will even include anit-marijuana verbiage since it's still a federal offense.

Apr 27, 2017 10:20 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Evict! I do not allow subletting in my units

Apr 27, 2017 06:03 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

It's a violation of the lease and I would immediately serve the tenant with a Notice to Quit. It sounds like this particular Landlord didn't care as long as he got a cut.

Apr 27, 2017 05:49 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Tenants need to comply with the terms of their lease and the local regulations.

Apr 27, 2017 04:28 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Solomon Johnson - what is that 'Sheriff' stuff known as...…....?

Apr 26, 2017 11:14 PM
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Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Depends on what the lease agreement allows. Probably shut him down.  

Apr 26, 2017 10:49 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Eviction.

Apr 26, 2017 09:22 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Can you spell eviction?!!  NO WAY would I tolerate that as a landlord!

Apr 26, 2017 09:13 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I've not jumped on the AirBnB or Uber revolution yet.  I'm a little leery of both. -Kasey

Apr 26, 2017 08:26 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Does the lease allow for subletting???

Apr 26, 2017 06:51 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I would follow the terms as outlined in the lease. Ours do not allow subleasing of any type without permission of the landlord. I am always super conscious of the liability.

Apr 26, 2017 06:26 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Sub-leasing is probably not allowed in the lease.  Many cities have regulations against AirBnb; check those first.

Apr 26, 2017 06:22 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

My lease does not allow any kind of sub letting.  I woudl stop it in a heart beat

Apr 26, 2017 05:43 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm with Alan May 's comment!

Apr 26, 2017 05:03 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Santa Barbara is taxing these ventures and adding hotel and occupancy tax on top of it.  And they have redefined short term rentals.  A

Apr 26, 2017 02:56 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Hopefully the properties do not have prohibitions against such rentals. Not a great practice in my opinion!

Apr 26, 2017 02:08 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

A good deal of AirBnB activity is illegal if it's in a rental or condo complex. Souds like your friend found an interesting business solution, bravo!

Apr 26, 2017 12:59 PM