Northeast Dallas neighbors’ claims about ‘party house’ illustrate why city must regulate short-term rentals
Beginning Tuesday, the City Council has a chance to get control of this problem and even lead the way on what’s become a nationwide conundrum.
Lochwood neighbors began mobilizing in September against a new short-term rental that advertised capacity up to 22 people. Thursday, four months after “We say no to VRBO” signs began showing up in yards, the property was removed from the Airbnb and VRBO platforms.(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer)
When Alison and Michael Hannah sold their home in northeast Dallas’ Lochwood neighborhood last summer, something Alison couldn’t put her finger on just what didn’t add up.