The City of Madison now has a way to keep short-term rentals (STR) within the city limits in compliance with local laws, after approving a contract with Deckard Technologies to monitor these rental units.
The $8,000 contract utilizes the firm’s Rentalscape software to monitor the properties and supply a complaint form.
What are the rules surrounding short-term rentals in Madison?
The Madison City Council approved short-term rentals within city limits June 22, but did so with several restrictions and guidelines attached. Those guidelines are precisely what Deckard Technologies has been tasked with enforcing. A short-term rental is defined as a fully furnished residential property rented to guests for brief periods (usually less than 30 days). These include Airbnb and VRBO properties…