In related news… Despite tough talk and hiring a collection agency, the city collected just $1.1 million—about 4%—of the nearly $29 million in fines issued to illegal vacation rentals last year.
Mayor Blangiardi called the situation “unacceptable,” noting that some offshore operators are running enough units to rival “28 full-sized hotels.” Now, the city is finally taking action against one of the biggest offenders, moving to foreclose on an Alewa Heights rental with nearly $1 million in unpaid fines. If successful, it would mark the city’s first-ever foreclosure for an illegal rental—and, hopefully, a sign that the rules might finally come with consequences.
