@Beth5230
The agreement we have with our listing platform says we are learn about and abide by local laws and regulations. (See "policies and rules: Your local laws")
We are legal with the powers that be, and we did the process they required. We did not need a lawyer. My suggestion would be to not attempt to avoid the situation, but comply with it and get legal. We are thanking ourselves constantly on having done it, and not becoming consumed with the idea to fight with "city hall."
Best of the season to you, please stay warm and healthy.