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SB 1350: A Plus or a Minus?

PHOENIX—Some homeowners claim the new law will benefit Arizona's tourism but other Phoenix residents want to keep quiet neighborhoods from becoming raucous hotels and of course, hoteliers are nervous.

Hampton Inn Hampton Inn and Suites Phoenix/Tempe attracts corporate business travelers.

PHOENIX—Short-term online home rental services such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway previously have been restricted by Arizona local governments whereas progressive cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City legalized the start-up services some time ago. Now a law, SB 1350 prohibits the banning of short-term rentals. Governor Doug Ducey recently signed this legislation that prohibits turning property owners into outlaws because they allow paying guests to stay in their homes.

The intent is to develop public policy that encourages a sharing economy in Arizona and advocates for some travel lobbying groups support the new law. Homeowners claim the new law will benefit Arizona’s tourism however, other Phoenix residents want to keep quiet neighborhoods from becoming raucous hotels.

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Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.

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