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Residents press Daniel leaders over alleged Airbnb nuisance; town says legal process underway
Summary
Neighbors described large groups, tour buses and staged exercises at a property advertised on short‑term rental sites; town staff said the attorney is compiling evidence and will send notice to the property owner when sufficient evidence is gathered, and outlined legal options including administrative orders or court filings.
At the start of the Oct. 6 meeting residents asked the Town of Daniel to act on alleged short‑term rental violations at a property near Big Hollow that neighbors say has been operating for several years with repeated disturbances.
Jolene Bassett told the council she has observed buses, long lines of vehicles and events that included participants with covered heads and what she described as blank-firing weapons during a "CEO training" exercise; she said she and others have collected photos and videos documenting large crowds, strobe lights and security personnel at the driveway.
Town staff and the attorney explained the town has filed an official complaint and is compiling additional evidence. The attorney cautioned that state law limits using an archived website advertisement alone as proof; photographs, contemporaneous videos and eyewitness reports are stronger evidence. Staff asked residents to submit screenshots, reviews that note stays of a few nights, photos and videos to supplement the complaint. The attorney said once sufficient evidence exists, the town will send a notice to the property owner and may pursue administrative abatement procedures or file in district court; criminal prosecution is also an option under the town code if violations persist.
The town emphasized it is seeking compliance rather than immediate punitive action and is trying to avoid legal risks that could arise from acting before due process is provided.
