Skokie village board members concerned with short-term rentals in the village were turning neighborhoods into “frat house rows” that are “neighborhood killers.” They wanted …
Laura and Steve Yates had rented out this Morton Grove home as an Airbnb, but the Morton Grove village board voted to ban such short-term rentals. Laura Yates said they bring benefits to the village and provide an important service. Skokie is now considering licensing or regulating short-term rentals. Photo courtesy of Laura Yates.Skokie Village Board members introduced an ordinance at the March 4 village board meeting that would limit Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rentals.
Trustee Ralph Klein said he would support an ordinance, but only if it were tougher on occupancy and use. He said Airbnbs in Skokie are currently being abused to throw parties that turn neighborhoods into “fraternity row” with disruptive parties that are “neighborhood killers.” He said a former listing offered hourly rentals with nude photography available to renters and that some homes were offering to house too many guests based on their bedrooms available.
Trustee Keith Robinson said that requiring a minimum length of stay won’t necessarily weed out customers who wish to throw big parties. Even if the minimum stay was five days, people can still have a big party and charge entrance fees at the door, he said. “Our hope is to always be in compliance,” Nyden said. “None of this is to be punitive; it’s always to try to get compliance and help people understand what’s going on.”
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