Can someone hepl me im regarding a summons I got from the city

[Martin6323]

Hi I recently got a summons  at my property  for having listed  cansone guide howe to manage this issue

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Martin6323 The obvious really: Stop doing the thing that breaks the law/rules and negotiate a settlement with whoever is summonsing you. Many authorities will appreciate you becoming compliant and will be happy with a fine/quick resolution.

[Lorna170]

@Martin6323   I looked up your Zoning regulations, which are readily available on the Ridgefield Park NJ website.  The currently displayed document is from 2023.

Full-Adopted-Zoning-Ordinance-PDF

§96-5.17 SHORT-TERM RENTAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PROHIBITED
The short-term rental of residential dwellings or a portion of a residential dwelling for any period of time
less than thirty (30) days is prohibited. Rental apartments or residences shall not be occupied by short
term occupants obtained through short term rental businesses such as Airbnb, Vacation Renter, Home to
go or Air DNA.

[Daniel15193]

it doesn’t look like he has any listings in Ridgefield Park that may just be where he is from because I only see three listings and they are all different towns other than Ridgefield Park but near it. This advice may not be related, but in any case if he received a summons, it’s likely from one of those three listings if I’m not mistaken

[Jason114]

@Martin6323 The other comments sound correct. It looks like your area doesn't allow short-term rentals (stays under 30 days), so continuing to list on Airbnb that way could lead to more fines. Instead, you might want to look into mid-term rentals.. hosting guests who stay for a month or more.

That market can actually be very steady and profitable. Think corporate housing, travel nurses, visiting professors, interns, or families relocating temporarily.. all of whom often search Airbnb for stays between 1–6 months. If you adjust your minimum stay length and update your listing language to target that audience, you could stay compliant with your local laws and still make good use of your property.

[Daniel15193]

Hey Martin,

I may be able to provide some guidance but it depends on which town you are having the issue. Some towns allow it, but some don't. I noticed you have several listings.