Short-term rental companies, like Airbnb and VRBO, have become mainstream for travellers.
And as the industry expands, some Ohio cities are weighing new regulations. The municipalities cite concerns over noisy parties, neighborhood disruptions and, in some cases, violent incidents. Shootings at rental properties have increased scrutiny on the industry in cities like Toledo and Liberty Township in southwest Ohio.
Hocking Hills is debating adding noise regulations, while Bath Township in northeast Ohio has effectively banned short-term rentals through zoning regulations…