Des moines. City leaders there passed restrictions that make it harder for homeowners to rent their properties for short periods. Michelle your neighbors, you get to know. And they help protect you and keep your neighborhood safe. And bringing in different people that you dont know would deminish that. Ryan homeowners who rent their space for fewer than 31 days must be at home during the rental period. Dick it kind of affords stability. And it makes sure that somebody that at least has some ties to the neighborhood is monitoring the situation. Ryan airbnb conducts background checks and screens potential guests. Although the new ordinance doesnt impact kessler, he doesnt see why any city needs to intervene on the travel trend. Hype for it, honestly. Weve never had a problem. Who violate the ordinance face a 750 fine. Turns out, West Des Moines isnt the only Metro Community clamping down on Online Rental services. Waukee is reviewing a similar measure. They vote on that next month. Live