POCCNO MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION of REALTORS - Vacation Rental Regulations Guidebook #BeAGoodNeighbor

• Rental Registration GUIDE - PDF

 

LOCAL HOA ALLIANCES 

• Lake Naomi Vacation Homes Hosting Alliance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lnvhha/

• Arrowhead Lake Renting Owners Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcaowners/

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NATIONAL ALLIANCES 

• Rent Responsibly Hub of national resources: https://www.rentresponsibly.org/local-alliance/

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CHANNEL PARTNERS & WEBSITES

• Make potential renters aware in the Description about HOA Rules & if you require a lease (recommended).​

• In the Main Body, include specifics like reminding renters it is a residential community, HOA Temp Membership fees, quiet hours, age requirements, no parties, pet info, parking, fireworks, garbage & recycling, etc. 

• Highly recommend following up with a phone call to ensure compliance and ask any questions. 

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AirBnB​

• Guest Resources: add your House manual to this section.  Make sure it includes township ordinance, code of conduct & HOA info.

Vrbo

• House Rules: add your Rental Agreement & House manual to this section.  Make sure it includes township ordinance, code of conduct & HOA info.

Websites & Other Channel Partners​

• Guest Resources: add your Lease & House manual.  Make sure it includes township ordinance, code of conduct & HOA info.

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TAX REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

• PA State Tax Registration - Tax (6%)

  • Main: https://mypath.pa.gov/_/

  • Instructions: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/OnlineServices/mypath/Pages/default.aspx

  • Tax Filing Dates: https://www.etides.state.pa.us/Home/TaxDueDates?taxsystem=ST

    • * Staring ​in NOVEMBER 2022: https://mypath.pa.gov/_/?fbclid=IwAR2IWznc-a_7MkVLVSo1iMXp-oq3b5deaGjrfWw5PaZtwT9BeU2gV9u6smg

  • Login: https://www.etides.state.pa.us/ESignature/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fSalesTax%2fFileReturn%2fSalesTaxReturn

• Monroe County ​- Hotel & Tax Use (3%)

  • Info: https://www.monroecountypa.gov/departments/treasurer/resources/hotel-tax-a078bd448efc4d86f0ab47a5dac92564

  • Rules, Regulations, Application & Exemptions: https://www.monroecountypa.gov/getmedia/5bf2f001-b231-4ce1-b64d-342e2a040a32/20230323_HotelAmendedRulesandRegulations.pdf

  • Registration Form: https://www.monroecountypa.gov/getmedia/1e3c16a6-4aab-4a7c-bd39-c4f149b19794/20230206_HotelRegistartionForm-2-2023.pdf

  • Quarterly Reporting: https://www.monroecountypa.gov/getmedia/0e053e39-7351-4fbc-beb5-bf18dc86bad6/20220304_HotelQuarterlyReports2018.pdf

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LEASE OPTIONS

• Standard Lease Options: https://www.avail.co/lease-templates/PA/pennsylvania

  • 5 Tips to Make a Good Rental Lease Even Better: https://www.avail.co/education/articles/5-ways-to-improve-your-rental-lease​

• Digital Lease Signing:​

  • DigiSigner: https://www.digisigner.com​

  • DotLoop: https://www.dotloop.com

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

• Cancel For Any Reason & Travel Insurance: https://bit.ly/PVRO-CFAR

  • Travel Insurance will cover traditional trip interruptions, sickness, death, injury, medical and more.

    • Plan Cost: 7.00% of Reservation Total (Travel Protection Plan only).

    • * NOTE: Travel & CFAR Insurance MUST be purchased within 14 days of booking and at least 30 days prior to arrival. 

  • Optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) is the best coverage to cancel for any reason and most of guests are getting this to cover the unknown.

    • 9.80% of Reservation Total (Travel Protection Plan with optional CFAR, in states where available). 60% reimbursement.

    • * NOTE: Travel & CFAR Insurance MUST be purchased within 14 days of booking and at least 30 days prior to arrival. 4

    • ** CFAR Benefit is NOT currently available to residents of New York, New Hampshire, or Washington.

• More Info: https://playtravelprotection.com/ptnw/

• Options within 30 day travel period, check out: Travel Guard: https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/cancel-for-any-reason

• * COVID-19 Travel Q&A; https://bit.ly/COVID-TI

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COVID-19 Resources

• Governor's Website with COVID-19 restrictions: https://www.governor.pa.gov/covid-19/

• Pocono Promise​: https://www.poconomountains.com/about-the-pocono-mountains/pocono-promise/

  • PDF: Click Here

• Covid-19 Cleaning Protocols: ​Click Here

• Guest Resources by Channel Partner: Click Here

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PARTY PREVENTION

The Ultimate Guide to Guest Screening for Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals: https://blog.autohost.ai/resources/blog/ultimate-guide-to-guest-screening?fbclid=IwAR0xB4EjK-tGUNSmK75Cc22c0-vaZlbttzH5N3Sle3df3BGCabNm1cl5w-0

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VRBO

• How to prevent disruptive parties at your vacation rental: https://host.expediagroup.com/vrbo/en-us/resources/property-management/tips-for-preventing-disruptive-parties

  • Vacation rental regulatory resources: https://host.expediagroup.com/vrbo/en-us/articles/regulations-resources

• As a community member, what can I do if I have a problem with a property listed on Vrbo?: https://help.vrbo.com/articles/How-can-I-Stay-Neighborly-as-a-community-member

  • * ​Stay Neighborly Community Concern - Complaint FORM: http://www.stayneighborly.com

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* Airbnb and Vrbo announce partnership to address “party houses” *

• https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-and-vrbo-announce-partnership-to-address-party-houses/

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AIRBNB

• Party and Events Policy: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2704/party-and-events-policy

  • * Neighborhood Support - Complaint FORM: https://www.airbnb.com/neighbors

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RENT RESPONSIBLY

• Website: https://www.rentresponsibly.org

• Join: https://www.rentresponsibly.org/join/

• Resources: https://www.rentresponsibly.org/resources/

  • ​* DIY Create Your Own Alliance: https://www.rentresponsibly.org/diy-alliance/

  • ** Leadership Seminar: BUILDING BRIDGES: Video  |  Slides

• Best Practices: Click Here

• Party House Prevention: Click Here

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SECURITY & MONITORING DEVICES

• Security Systems that include external video monitoring

  • RING​: https://ring.com

  • NEST: https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_secure_alarm_system

  • ADT: https://www.adt.com

  • VINT: https://www.vivint.com/ppc/home-security

• Approved Noise db Monitoring Devices - ​https://www.airbnb.com/d/partyprevention

  • MINUT - Smart Home Sensor: https://www.minut.com/store/?discount_code=airbnb​

    • 2021 SuperHost Discount Link: https://www.minut.com/superhost/?utm_source=superhost&utm_medium=portal​​

  • ROOM MONITOR - Real Time Noise Control for STRs: https://roomonitor.com/airbnb/

  • NOISE AWARE - https://noiseaware.io

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Prevent House Parties

• Common-sense tips to avoid house parties at your vacation rental properties: 

  • ​https://www.rentalscaleup.com/trust-safety-how-to-prevent-covid-19-house-parties-with-airbnb-booking-com-and-vrbo-tips/

• How to prevent house parties?: https://mybnbfactory.com/blog/airbnb-party-how-to-prevent-house-parties/

• Tips for 2021: https://getpaidforyourpad.com/blog/prevent-airbnb-parties

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ARTICLES

• Vacation Rentals are Community's Lifeblood 

• Peak Leadership: How rentals are modeled in the Poconos