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The CHSTRA private Facebook group is a private forum for local hosts and other STR advocates to discuss regulatory issues, share insight and ideas to grow our businesses, and otherwise support each other in a respectful, professional space.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
CHSTRA 2023 Voting Guide
Ahead of this year’s election, the CHSTRA reached out to each of the candidates running for Mayor and Town Council to get their take on STRs in our community. Below are each of their statements for you to consider as you head to the polls. IMPORTANT CHAPEL HILL VOTING...
Chapel Hill Short-Term Rental Permit Guide
Updated January 2023 Chapel Hill's short-term rental ordinance was passed in June 2021 and went into effect (became enforceable) starting December 23, 2022. Permits are now required to operate short-term rentals. Permit applications are now open here. Go to Permit...
STR Task Force Meeting 5 Recap and What’s Next
On February 5, the Chapel Hill STR task force held its fifth and final meeting. Reminder: Per advisory board rules, task force members and members of the public who attend the meetings must abide by non-attribution when reporting on the meetings, meaning we...
CHSTRA March 2020 Voting Guide: Orange, Chatham and Durham County Commissioners
Ahead of the March 3 election, the CHSTRA reached out to each of the candidates running for commissioner in Orange, Chatham and Durham counties to get their take on STRs in our community. Below is each of their statements for you to consider as you head to the polls....
STR Task Force Meeting 4 Recap
On January 15, the Chapel Hill STR task force held its fourth meeting. This was supposed to be its final meeting, but the group did not finish its discussions and voted to have one additional session: MARK YOUR CALENDARS Final Task Force Meeting February 5, 4:30...
STR Task Force Meeting 3 Recap
On December 11, the Chapel Hill STR task force held its third of four meetings. The group approved the minutes from the second meeting with a minor amendment, available here. Read our full recap of the STR task force meeting 2 > Reminder: Per advisory...
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Spotting Red Flags When Vetting Guests
Carefully vetting guests is arguably one of the most important things an STR host can do to protect your home and business. Here are some of the top red flags to watch out for. Parties Of course, not every group is going to have a party, and not every party is a...
Short-Term Rental Insurance
Many homeowners assume that their standard homeowner insurance or landlord insurance covers their property when it's rented to short-term guests, but this is often not the case. Rather, dedicated STR insurance combines key elements of both homeowner and landlord...
Free Download: Good Neighbor Guidelines
As hosts in Chapel Hill, we are stewards of our community. It's our responsibility to ensure our guests respect our neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their homes and that our residential areas remain safe, enjoyable, and beautiful for all. We encourage all Chapel Hill...
Buyer’s Guide: Low-Maintenance House Plants
Indoor plants seem ready-made for short-term rentals. They add natural layers to a room, tie a home’s style together, and add visual appeal when done well. On a deeper level, house plants can enhance the guest experience as they bring energy and life into the home,...
Staging Your Rental for Inviting Photography
In today’s hospitality landscape, short-term rental hosts can’t afford to have anything short of spectacular photography. But as good as many professional property photographers are, there’s one thing homeowners can do to make or break their investment in quality...
Identifying and Minimizing Wear and Tear vs. Guest Damage
In a regular residential home, there’s little debate around what constitutes wear and tear vs. damage. But when that same property becomes a short-term rental and hosts dozens of guests a year, the line between normal wear and tear and damage isn’t always clear,...
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