July 2023 Updates

Local Updates

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Improve Your Guest Screening and Security: Top 5 Ways to Avoid Bad Guests

Tuesday, July 18 | Noon On Zoom

Monitoring your rental may feel like a full-time job, but ensuring you are being a good neighbor, keeping your guests safe, and avoiding any potential nuisance issues is necessary.

Join AZRT and special guest Tim Scarpino from STVR Security as we discuss the importance of securing your rental property. During this webinar, we’ll take a deep dive into:

How you can make sure you are attracting the right type of guests
Tools and technology that can make 24/7 monitoring a breeze
Ways to ensure your property is safe and secure

Stick around for a statewide update as well as information on our next in-person event!

Watch Recording

Flagstaff STR Ordinance Approved

On Monday, July 3, the City of Flagstaff adopted the new short-term rental ordinance. The ordinance is set to take effect this fall with a tentative start date of Sept. 1.

Flagstaff currently requires all short-term rentals to register with the City. Under the new code, short-term rentals will also be required to obtain a license to operate. Updates and requirements include:

City STR licenses valid for one year from the date of issuance
STR owners shall apply to renew their STR license with the City and pay a license fee
STR licenses are not transferrable
Owners shall maintain current and accurate information on the City’s online STR portal
Listing/signage requirements
Prohibited uses of short-term rentals
Neighbor notification

This ordinance will ensure that the responsible operators are able to continue to operate. AZRT would like to thank the City of Flagstaff for their hard work in putting together a smart and balanced ordinance and for actively listening to community feedback.

View Flagstaff Ordinance

*AZRT Member Feature* Check out our Flagstaff Compliance Guide to make sure you’re ready this fall with ordinance changes. If you’re not yet a member of AZRT, join here >>

AZRT Flagstaff Compliance Guide

News You Can Use

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Top Short-Term Rental Safety Strategies to Protect Yourself as a Host

From AZRT

Ensuring your short-term rental is safe for your guests not only offers peace of mind for those booking your home but for you as well.

Expert Tips on Fostering Guest Loyalty to Maximise Repeat and Direct Bookings

From SUPERHOG

Attracting the right guests can help you earn more direct bookings year-round and fill in those gaps in your calendar. Learn more from Superhog.

Member-Only Updates

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Network & Connect

Connecting with others in the STR industry is hard, especially these last two years. As a member of AZRT, you have lots of opportunities to connect with others online, in virtual events, and in person to share ideas, ask questions, solve mutual challenges, and create partnerships – even friendships!

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