Short-term rental ordinance

A professional short-term rental manager and president of the Northern Ohio Short-Term Rental Association, he commended council on sensible legislation and a transparent process, saying most hosts are responsible and cities should target bad actors.

A 12-year Airbnb host on Meadowbrook Boulevard, she described hosting as a spiritual experience, said guests shop and dine locally and some bought homes in Cleveland Heights, and warned against legislating from fear.

A Meadowbrook resident looking to buy rental property, she argued existing ordinances already cover nuisance issues, that new red tape hurts small property owners building wealth, and that she's never heard complaints about local Airbnbs.

A homeowner renting rooms since 1989 and former artist-residency host, she called the ordinance a solution in search of a problem, asked for data, and flagged the 29/30-day threshold as potentially pushing 140 hosts before the planning commission.

A homeowner who refused to buy near Airbnbs, she said her concern is large corporate operators, not owner-occupied hosts, and urged strong regulations to protect neighborhood safety and quiet.

A 13-year owner-occupied Airbnb host on Fairmont Boulevard with five-star reviews, she asked not to be lumped in with unoccupied investment Airbnbs and questioned the 30-day rule given her mix of short and multi-month guests.

A Middlehurst resident, he asked whether minimum stays or guest age limits reduce nuisance problems, and noted neighbors may be surprised that Airbnbs operate nearby with shared amenities like hot tubs and grills on weekdays.

An owner-occupied host on Tullimore since the Private Lodgings era, he applauded the balanced legislation, saying it catches bad actors while responsible owner-occupied hosts like him will never cause problems.

A duplex owner said she received a city mailing saying she couldn't rent for fewer than seven days; staff clarified that was an administrative rule superseded by the new legislation. She also described being contacted by a housing department employee who booked her listing to identify her, which she called sneaky.