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Magistrate finds multiple listings in violation of St. Pete Beach 30‑night rule; fines applied or mitigated
Summary
The magistrate ruled against several properties advertised on Airbnb/VRBO for stays under 30 days, assessing fines in multiple cases while reducing penalties in one instance where proceeds were minimal and the owner promptly corrected listings.
The special magistrate’s Dec. 8 docket included multiple short‑term rental enforcement matters in which the city presented screenshots and guest reviews from Airbnb and VRBO as evidence that properties were being advertised or rented for stays shorter than the city’s 30‑night minimum.
City presenter Rochelle introduced evidence in several cases (including 463 85th Ave, 404/488 88th Ave, 340 78th Ave and 336 South Tessier Drive) showing advertisements and reviews consistent with short‑term stays. In each instance the city treated the infraction as a violation of the city’s permitted uses and structures code sections.
Magistrate Erica…
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