Local TREND. $100,000 fines for short term rentals.

Where: Miami Beach

What does state law say about short term rental fines? A cap of $1000

What does Miami Beach say? A $1000 fine isn’t stopping short term rental violations by wealthy property owners so they’re implementing fines from $20,000 to $100,000

What other enforcement mechanisms are being used by Miami Beach? shutting off utilities, including electric, water and sewage until a home owner proves that the property isn’t being used for short term rentals

Reason | Miami Beach’s $100,000 Fines for Airbnb Rentals Are Illegal, Court Rules