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Residents urge stronger enforcement of short-term rental rules as council cites new state law
Summary
Residents told the Lake Havasu City Council that unlicensed short-term rentals are causing noise and safety problems. Council leaders said a recent state law gives the city stronger tools and staff are working to address enforcement gaps.
Susan Stocker, a local business owner, told the Lake Havasu City Council on July 23 that the city’s enforcement of short-term rental rules is inadequate and that some properties are operating without licenses.
"I do run a couple of businesses here in town. I come before you tonight to speak about the lack of code enforcement on vacation rentals," Stocker said, describing repeated complaints to city offices and police about a property behind her home.
Stocker and another resident, Mark Wilkins, said…
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