Fed up with the growing number of ‘party’ houses, Ventnor Commissioners are looking to require a minimum, 2 night, short-term rental stay. This would presumably reduce the number of unruly ‘animal’ houses that often disrupt a relatively quiet neighborhood. Fueling the problem are online sites like Airbnb and VRBO. These digital platforms allow property owners …
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Longport now considering restrictions on short-term rentals. Commissioners may soon mandate a 7-day, minimum rental stay. Currently, Longport has NO minimum rental stay. Visitors can rent for as little as one night. According to Press of AC, local Realtors would like to see a minimum stay of 1 or 2 weeks written into the ordinance. …
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In this episode of the DownbeachBUZZ Real Estate Webcast, we discuss stricter mortgage requirements for condos. Also on the agenda, Ventnor considers new rules for short-term rentals. 3 day minimum? One week minimum? Guest experts: Sherri Lilienfeld of Apex Prime Realty & EXP Realty Mortgage pro Paul Szalich of GuaranteedRate.com
Ventnor commissioners facing greater pressure to place restrictions on short-term vacation rentals. Some of these STR’s have become party houses. Nuisance properties. Listen to Resident Rich Gober Anecdotal evidence shows one or two night stays are more likely to bring noise, trash and overcrowding to a neighborhood. Ventnor currently has no rental restrictions. Margate has …
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Watch Ventnor Short-Term Rental Video. Short-term vacation rentals in Ventnor are: #1. A popular investment strategy. #2. Potential nightmare for neighbors. #3. Vibrant part of the Downbeach economy. #4. All of the above. Currently, there’s no minimum stay requirements when renting a Ventnor home. This can sometimes attract unruly occupants. Margate mandates a 1-week rental …
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Sweet. Get ready for Downbeach Summer 2023. Only a few months away. Really. Consider this Ventnor beach block beauty. Bright. Sunny. Big. 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bath. 104 S Avolyn. Ventnor, NJ. Short, 5-10 Minute Walk: Really nice. Great location. Generously-sized sunroom spans width of house with floor to ceiling windows. Second floor deck with an …
New Jersey just passed a law that requires rental property owners to file a copy of their liability insurance. You must prove that you have hazard insurance. Fines for non-compliance can be up to $1,000. At the recent Margate Commissioners meeting they discussed who’s going to enforce that law? The state or the municipality? Listen …
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Time to finally modify Margate City ordinance. For past 3 years, Margate consistently approved variance applications for 3rd floor decks which are currently not permitted. 3rd floor decks: Not in back yards, only in front. Certain design criteria must be met. Must face street. No side or rear yard decks. Must be substantially smaller than …
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A new, NJ state law was passed in August that requires all businesses and residential rental properties to provide proof of insurance to the municipality where they are located. The law goes into effect November 3, 2022. AN ACT requiring liability insurance for business owners and rental unit owners and supplementing Title 40A of the …
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Ventnor officials got an earful about short-term rentals on Thursday, Sept 22. In order to reduce ‘party houses’, should there be a 2, 3 or 7 day minimum? Currently, Ventnor has no minimum rental stay. Margate has a 7 day minimum. LISTEN TO PUBLIC COMMENT: Noise, traffic, parking, trash. Too many people coming in and …
AirBnB’s and short terms renewals are make parking worse in the Downbeach area. Some say it’s negatively affecting the quality of life in Ventnor and Margate. There is no minimum rental period in Ventnor. You can rent a single Saturday night in Ventnor. Margate has one week, rental minimum. Watch video from AUG 11, 2022 …
Margate Commissioners planning to update rental property ordinances reflecting stricter rules regarding lead-based paint. New laws went into effect in July of 2022, mandating municipalities perform, or require landlords to certify there are no lead hazards to children in rental properties. LISTEN > Rentals must be inspected and/or certified every two years. Lead poisoning can …
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Watch video. Ventnor Commissioners met on Thursday, July 14. Up for discussion: the good and bad of short-term rentals and construction code enforcement. Margate rental rules requires a minimum stay of one week. Ventnor has no minimum requirements for short term rentals. Will Ventnor increase the number of nights required for short-term rental agreements? Currently, …
Planning and Zoning boards love stuff like this. Mixed-use Real Estate development. Commercial at street level, residential on top. Towns like Ventnor and Margate looking to slow the mad rush. Stop / slow the converting of retail properties into more lucrative, residential / single family homes. Bolstering Business Districts. Recent example: Former Delaware Meat Market …
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