Hawaii Bed & Breakfast and Vacation Rentals Last updated: 01/31/2010 10:34:40 AM

Bed & Breakfast and Vacation rentals are an ongoing issue in Hawaii. Waikiki has a special district that allows short-term room rentals in some of the condominium complexes. Outside of the Waikiki area, the 1989 Honolulu City Council 'grandfathered' 141 existing house and room rentals and banned all new ones. Those 141 'legal' rentals now number about 100 yet on-line ads indicate the number of 'illegal' rentals to be over 2000. Owners of these unpermitted rentals ague that they are necessary and contribute to the state's economy and provide a needed alternative to hotel rooms in Waikiki. Neighbors to these properties, particularly in residential neighborhoods in Kailua, feel differently and frequently complain of the increased traffic and noise. The city can impose fines of $1,000 a day and place liens on the property for the delinquent amounts. This issue is still being considered by the Honolulu City Council.

On Neighbor Islands, the County Councils face similar challenges and on Kauai, some homeowners are suing the state. See below.

If you are seeking real estate in Hawaii we can help you with information on vacation rentals and bed & breakfast properties. The articles below include news articles about short-term vacation rentals and bed & breakfasts as well as updates on other subjects that impact housing costs.

B&Bs on agenda at tonight's development plan meeting (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2010

B&Bs on agenda at Windward Oahu meeting Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2010

B&B rules working on Maui, officials say by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 12/27/2009

B&B system is taking off; 33 permits gain backing (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/27/2009

B&B bill reflected Marshall's passion by Ikaika Anderson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/24/2009

Many People on Oahu Opposed to Licensing More Bed and Breakfast Establishments by Bill Sullivan, Hawaii Reporter, 12/23/2009

City must refocus on enforcing rental law Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/21/2009

Killing bill doesn't resolve B&B issue Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/18/2009

Council turns down bill to allow more B&Bs by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/17/2009

Illegal B&Bs go back to 'hiding out' as Honolulu continues ban by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/17/2009

Honolulu City Council kills B&B bill by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/16/2009

Honolulu City Council rejects bed-and-breakfast bill by Jim Mendoza, KGMB-KHNL News, 12/16/2009

Hawaii bed-and-breakfast bill rejected Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2009

As a Republican, You Should Support Bed & Breakfast Legislation-Open Letter to Charles Djou by Jim Henshaw, Hawaii Reporter, 12/16/2009

Hawaii B&B bill appears doomed-Only 4 on council say they'll vote for it; passage would require 6 votes by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2009

Bed & Breakfasts controversy heats up as final vote approaches by Mari-Ela David KGMB-KHNL News, 12/14/2009

Bed & Breakfasts Have Negative Impact on Oahu by Fred Hemmings, Hawaii Reporter, 12/14/2009

Bed and breakfasts: It's decision time-FOR: After 20 years, it is time to pass B&B bill by Rod Tam, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/13/2009

Enforcement key to B&B bill Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/7/2009

Bill could allow 1,275 new B&B homes Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/2/2009

Final vote on B&B bill is Dec. 16 by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/2/2009

Proposed Oahu B&B Hotel Bill 7 is Horrible-Council member Anderson’s Bill Aimed to Reward Illegal Operators

Oahu bed and breakfast issue up for vote Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/2/2009

Honolulu moves closer to resolution on bed and breakfast rentals KGMB-KHNL News, 12/1/2009

Bill that would allow new B&B's advances Honolulu Advertiser, 12/1/2009

Bed-and-breakfast bill on agenda-New draft would require property owner on site by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/1/2009

Honolulu Bed & Breakfast Hotel Bill 7 is Shady Legislation by Keep it Kailua, Hawaii Reporter, 11/30/2009

Mayor Hannemann Should Veto Expansion of B&Bs by Bob Hampton, Hawaii Reporter, 11/16/2009

Council's revised B&B bill shows promise Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/28/2009

City bill would limit new B & B's by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2009

History proves B&B operations can be obtrusive by Mollie Foti, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/1/2009

B&Bs need permits with regulations by Rod Tam, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/30/2009

Kailua Group to Council Member Ikaika Anderson: We Are Outraged by Oahu's New Bed & Breakfast Bill by Keep it Kailua, Hawaii Reporter, 9/25/2009

Bill marks start of solution to B&B dispute Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2009

Honolulu council's zoning panel approves bill to lift B&B ban by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2009

Bed-and-breakfast bill advances in Council by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/23/2009

Bill to allow new B&Bs on Oahu advances at City Council by Gordon Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/22/2009

Bed & breakfasts controversy advances to Honolulu City Council by Mari-Ela David KHNL8-News, 9/22/2009

Windward Oahu residents fight for bed and breakfast ban by Zahib Arab, KHNL8-News, 9/22/2009

TOMORROW'S NEWS — Shoreline, TVR bills deferred by Michael Levine, The Garden Island, 9/22/2009

Council revisits B&B issue-Legislation addresses stricter limits on Oahu vacation rentals by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2009

Don't reward illegal B&B operators by Larry Bartley, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/21/2009

Honolulu B&B bills revived by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/17/2009

Vacation rentals not the culprit in Laie woes by Paul Swart, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/14/2009

BYU Hawaii President Blames Vacation Rentals for Laie Housing Shortage by Keep it Kailua, Hawaii Reporter, 9/3/2009

City cites Hauula property owner allegedly running illegal rentals by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/21/2009

B&B permit processing on Maui speeds up by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2009

B&B permit processing ‘faster,’ not ‘lightning’ by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 8/16/2009

B&B-Landlord defends short-term rentals by Gary Fanger, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/23/2009

Don't delay short-term rental bill Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/18/2009

B&B, TVR tax category gets final approval (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/18/2009

Bed & Breakfast Lodges Should Not Be Allowed to Proliferate in Oahu's Residential Communities by Keep it Kailua, Hawaii Reporter, 7/15/2009

Owner contends rentals are legal by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/15/2009

Reviving the B&B bill-A proposal to curb illegal vacation rentals has languished before the City Council for more than a year by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/15/2009

County advances bill on tax categories for B&B, vacation rental-Pontanilla: Rates to be determined in 2010 (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 7/9/2009

Ohana Beach Rentals gets a jump on Trump-The property manager has success marketing suites at the Waikiki tower opening this year by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/4/2009

Units in Trump's Waikiki tower available as rentals by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/18/2009

B&B, vacation rental tax bill goes forward (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 6/17/2009

Haiku B&B wins approval by commission AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2009

Haiku B&B first to be OK’d under county’s new rules-Haiku Plantation Inn breezes through process with support of neighbors (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 5/28/2009

Council holds off on B&B measure by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/18/2009

Kona rental owner could faces fines-Planning department accuses Alii Drive business of running hotel (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 5/17/2009

Higher fees for B&Bs proposed (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 4/16/2009

Leave Ka Iwi shore cabins out of park-revamp plans Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/15/2009

Applauding City Council Candidate Steve Holmes’ Proposed Enforcement Plan for Illegal Bed & Breakfast Units by Keep It Kailua, Hawaii Reporter, 4/14/2009

Candidates debate B&Bs on Hawaii Public Radio by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/24/2009

Maui fines couple $800,000 over rentals AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/16/2009

Informational forum set for new B&B law (Maui) The Maui News, 2/24/2009

Council must resolve dispute over B&Bs Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2009

B & B rules fall short of rational regulation Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2009

No action taken on bill to lift B&B ban-Supporters, opponents say decision gives them more time to argue case by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2009

Kauai vacation rental ban at risk AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/20/2009

Kokee cabins on agenda for meeting tomorrow Honolulu Advertiser, 1/15/2009

One B&B skates through for OK but another stalls (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 1/14/2009

Maui eases permits under new limit of 400 B&Bs AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/9/2009

Tavares puts signature on new B&B bill-Law has cap for permits per district, expands OK’d areas (Maui) by Edwin Tanji, The Maui News, 1/8/2009

County Council OKs B&B limits-Noise-control rules also part of legislation for residential lodgings (Maui) AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/22/2008

Bed-and-breakfast bill gets final approval (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 12/20/2008

Council passes bill that limits Maui's bed and breakfasts by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/20/2008

B and B's cannot rent till allowed, court rules by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/12/2008

County wins Maui vacation rentals appeal Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/11/2008

Maui wins appellate decision on vacation rentals Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2008

Maui Council moves to cap bed and breakfasts AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/6/2008

B&B bill gets council’s initial OK-Proposal draws district guidelines, so ‘neighborhood character is protected' (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 12/6/2008

Maui housing bill tries to balance tourism with residents' demands by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/4/2008

Why Turn Our Oahu Neighborhoods Into Tourist Accommodations? by Bob Hampton, Hawaii Reporter, 11/20/2008

Council extends deadlines for B&B bills (Oahu) by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2008

Bill to set B&B taxes is deferred (Maui) The Maui News, 11/18/2008

Three Cheers for Djou's Bed & Breakfast Legislation by Susie Bryson, Hawaii Reporter, 11/17/2008

Don’t Gamble with Your Neighbors’ Peace by Gary E. Weller, Hawaii Reporter, 11/17/2008

Djou's Bed & Breakfast Bill Another Ploy to Cram Mini Hotels into Residential Neighborhoods-Open letter to Council Member Djou by Stann W. Reiziss, Ph.D., Hawaii Reporter, 11/17/2008

Honolulu City Council Should Explain Bed & Breakfast Position by Bob Hampton, Hawaii Reporter, 11/17/2008

Solutions to Enforce Vacation Rental Laws by Charles K. Djou, Hawaii Reporter, 11/14/2008

Ninth Circuit Coming to Honolulu Nov. 17 - 21 by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 11/13/2008

No Legal or Illegal Lodging Businesses in Our Oahu Neighborhoods-Open Letter to Council Member Charles Djou by Phil Sharp, Hawaii Reporter, 11/13/2008

B&B proposal gets initial OK-Dozens testify against potential ballot question to create city agency by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/13/2008

Bed-and-breakfast bill clears planning panel by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 11/7/2008

Honolulu City Council favors legalizing new B&B operations-City Council to further review bill to legalize operations on Oahu by Will Hoover, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2008

Maui limit on B&Bs goes to full council for vote AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2008

City Council moves bed-and breakfast bill to committee for more study Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2008

Panel agrees on caps on B&B permits by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 10/15/2008

Bed and Breakfasts could spread throughout Oahu by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 10/5/2008

Bring B&Bs and short-term rentals under control Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/25/2008

Council takes fresh look at new B&B regulations by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/24/2008

Maui businesses see short-term rentals as key-Retailers being crippled by mayor's policy on vacation units, they say by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2008

Merchants: Vacation rental ban hurting Maui by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/19/2008

Oral Argument Scheduled in Ninth Circuit Maui Vacation Rental Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 9/4/2008

Panel votes to allow B&Bs in agricultural districts by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/3/2008

Celebrity status earns no points for TVRs in Kihei by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/31/2008

State, Koke'e cabin lessees debate terms-Occupants encouraged by discussion despite concerns with proposal by Diana Leone, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/26/2008

Vacation rental fine: $214,000 AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2008

‘Landmark’ case being built against TVR owner by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/20/2008

Hawaii vacation rentals get search engine Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2008

Maui panel rejects bid for Maalaea vacation rentals Honolulu Advertiser, 7/11/2008

Maui committee takes on rental, bed-and-breakfast controversy by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/2/2008

Reply Brief in Ninth Circuit Maui Vacation Rental Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 6/23/2008

Vacation rental room count up 1.6% in county (Maui) The Maui News, 6/11/2008

County of Maui's Brief in Ninth Circuit Vacation Rental Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 6/4/2008

Renting out your vacation home can have tax advantages by Sandra Block, USA Today, 5/27/2008

Koke'e cabin residents will get 20-year leases AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/14/2008

Opening Brief Filed in Ninth Circuit Maui Vacation Rental Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 5/5/2008

Bill tackles Kokee cabins flap-The measure would let leaseholders deal directly with the state over park structures by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/5/2008

Kauai homeowners sue over rental restrictions by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/17/2008

Ag use limit may face state gutting (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 4/16/2008

Transient vacation rental applications now available (Kauai) by The Garden Island, 4/9/2008

Protect neighborhoods from short-term rentals Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/30/2008

Bed & Breakfast Bills Before Council Committee by Minna Sugimoto, KHNL-8 News, 3/27/2008

Order in Florida Short Term Rental Case by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/21/2008

Florida Court Invalidates Short Term Rental Restrictions by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/20/2008

Debate on Maui transient vacation rentals continues by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2008

Maui vacation rental owners look for solutions by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/9/2008

Associated Press: "Hawaii: Tourists Make Lousy Neighbors" by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/7/2008

Legal Challenge to Sedona, Arizona Short-Term Rental Bar by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/6/2008

Maui Vacation Rental Ban in the News by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/23/2008

Poll shows most on Maui OK with vacation rentals by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2008

Bill bans new vacation rentals by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 2/21/2008

Vacation rentals back on agenda Honolulu Advertiser, 2/20/2008

Council to take up bills to curb illicit B&Bs-Panel's rulings put pressure on Council by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/15/2008

Historic Manoa property attracting wide attention-Potential buyers from abroad are checking out Manoa Valley Inn by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/8/2008

End illegal B&Bs in residential areas Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/3/2008

County halts new vacation rentals (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 2/1/2008

Panel votes to keep Oahu ban on B&Bs by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2008

Council poised to pass vacation rentals ordinance (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 1/31/2008

Bed-and-breakfast rules changes rejected by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/30/2008

Second Homes: Hawaii Vacation Homeowner Squeeze Expands by Broderick Perkins, Realty Times, 1/25/2008

North Shore vacation rentals go to court by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/24/2008

Lawsuit questions terms of rentals-A Haleiwa pair says three homes are rented for stays of less than 30 days by Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/24/2008

Private Citizens File Lawsuit Against Alleged Illegal Rentals  by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 1/23/2008

Maui vacation rental owners press their case by Harry Eagar, Honolulu Advertiser, The Maui News, 1/16/2008

Tax hike could keep B&B hosts in shadow Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/11/2008

How Appealing by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 1/11/2008

Vacation rental group planning to appeal ruling (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/10/2008

Hawaii owners fight plan to raise B&B tax Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2008

Hawaii B&B to be featured on 'Wheel of Fortune' Honolulu Advertiser, 1/5/2008

VACATION RENTALS: 02.15 - ongoing (Maui) The Maui News, 1/1/2008

New HAWSCT Case on Nonconforming Use by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/26/2007

Federal Court Dismisses Maui Vacation Rental Due Process Claims -- Details by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/21/2007

Federal Court Order Dismissing Maui Vacation Rental Due Process Claims by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/20/2007

Vacation rental suit dismissed in federal court The Maui News, 12/19/2007

Federal Court Dismisses Most of Maui Vacation Rental Lawsuit by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/19/2007

Maui County prevails in court against vacation rentals Honolulu Advertiser, 12/19/2007

Latest Briefs in Maui Vacation Rental Case by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/14/2007

Council may phase out transient vacation rentals (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 12/13/2007

B&Bs on Hawaii Kai zoning panel agenda tonight Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2007

Update on Federal Lawsuit on Maui Vacation Rentals by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/5/2007

B&Bs get a break from commission (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/5/2007

Honolulu hearing on B&Bs gets raucous by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/29/2007

Agency hears bed-and-breakfast debate by Laurie Au, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2007

Public hearing tomorrow on bed-and-breakfast proposals Honolulu Advertiser, 11/27/2007

Hawaii vacation rentals allegedly dodging rule Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2007

Big Island: Bring Me Your Enthusiastic, Your Laden-With-Spending-Money Tourists, Yearning To Vacation Rent? by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 11/15/2007

Other counties' vacation rental laws could prove Big Island boon by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 11/15/2007

Vacation rentals hearing set Dec. 10 The Maui News, 11/10/2007

Oahu plan would end ban on B&Bs by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2007

Legalizing all B&Bs would compound the problem Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/1/2007

2 city bills aim to curb illegal vacation rentals-Units could be located in residential areas, and addresses would have to be public by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2007

Government Response in Maui Vacation Rental Lawsuit by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 10/25/2007

Farmers for and against use in ag districts (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/25/2007

County declares it has no ’contract’ with rental group by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/25/2007

Maui TV News: Maui Vacation Rental Lawsuit by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 10/16/2007

Testimony, tears amid packed meeting on vacation rental bills (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/10/2007

Maui's Vacation Rental Crackdown Leads to Cancellation of Hookipa's Aloha Classic Wave World Championships-Housing Wasn't Available Any Longer for 200 World Class Competitors and 5,000 Spectators by Marc Lefebvre, Hawaii Reporter, 10/9/2007

Maui Sued in Federal Court for Vacation Rental Policies by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 9/28/2007

Bed-and-breakfast, vacation rental ordinances due for upgrade The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2007

Planning agency proposes new bills (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/14/2007

Planning official: Enforcement due to TVRs’ increase (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/14/2007

VACATION RENTAL FORUM SET FOR WEDNESDAY (Maui) The Maui News, 9/7/2007

Maui B&Bs face ‘crisis’ by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/4/2007

Vacation rental controversy continues on (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 8/19/2007

Housing Counsel: Tax Treatment of Your Vacation Home by Benny L. Kass, Realty Times, 8/13/2007

VACATION RENTALS TO BE TOPIC OF HAIKU SESSION The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/7/2007

Travel agent says she’s being run out of business (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 8/1/2007

No time for the inn -- more visitors seek other accommodations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/5/2007

Unpermitted vacation rentals to be cited (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/4/2007

Maui County unpermitted vacation rentals to be cited by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/4/2007

Bittersweet goodbye (Kauai) by Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island, 7/1/2007

Single-family vacation rentals: Searching for the balance (Kauai) by JoAnn Yukimura, The Garden Island, 6/24/2007

Vacation rental operators consider legal action (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/15/2007

Bill seeks to limit vacation rentals (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/14/2007

Resorts will win with Bill 2204 by Bruce Fehring, The Garden Island, 6/10/2007

Mayor Signs 6 Bills into Law, Returns One to Council Unsigned by Mark Matsunaga, Hawaii Reporter, 5/17/2007

State's efforts aid counties in tagging illegal vacation rentals Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/24/2007

City considers tougher tactics for illegal rentals by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2007

Vacation rentals being hit for unpaid taxes-The state is going after the $1.5 million in an effort to regulate illegal tourist rentals by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/22/2007

City cuts fines in effort to halt illegal rentals-Homeowners must agree to stop vacation lodging immediately or pay the full fine by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/16/2007

Coping With Vacation Rental Bans by Broderick Perkins, Realty Times, 4/11/2007

Vacation rentals face county scrutiny (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 4/5/2007

Conservation land not for rent (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 4/3/2007

Bill to restrict Kauai vacation rentals makes progress by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/22/2007

Legislators soften tougher B&B bill by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/22/2007

Council files vacation rental bill (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 3/17/2007

Greenlake B and B can stay by Debera Carlton Harrell, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2/27/2007

Bill would regulate impact (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 2/22/2007

Tracking illegal rentals, B&Bs (Oahu) by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/21/2007

Council’s vacation rental bill shelved (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 2/16/2007

Vacation rental policy meeting set for Thursday (Maui) The Maui News, 2/14/2007

ResortQuest reports 1.1% drop in 4th-quarter revenue Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2007

Historic inn on the market (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/12/2007

Council panel debates vacation rentals (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/2/2007

At odds on vacation rentals by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 1/25/2007

Outrigger will manage the Ala Moana Hotel-More than 1,000 of the individually owned units will be managed as vacation rentals by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/4/2007

Fines doubling up on vacation rental in ag zone (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/15/2006

Council urged to remain flexible on vacation rentals (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 12/15/2006

Illegal rentals probed by state by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/30/2006

Making Money from Vacation Rentals by Tom Stieghorst, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, REALTOR^(C) Magazine Online, 9/25/2006

How to Keep Your Vacation Home Rented, Even in Off-Peak Seasons by Daisy Maxey, The Wall Street Journal, 9/19/2006

Tips to Spur Off-Season Property Rentals by Daisy Maxey, The Wall Street Journal,  REALTOR^(C) Magazine Online, 9/18/2006

Rolling Out The Vacation Rental Red Carpet by Broderick Perkins, Realty Times, 9/13/2006

Illegal B&B rentals should get message Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/4/2006

The Endangered B&B: Inns Turn Into Homes as Owners Cash Out by Conor Dougherty, Wall Street Journal, 8/14/2006

Advocate for vacation rentals undaunted by vote by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/13/2006

Vacation rental bill shot down (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/11/2006

Maui planners say vacation rentals a threat to housing by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 6/29/2006

Data on vacation rentals sparse (Maui) The Maui News, 6/29/2006

Critics attack vacation rental proposal (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/28/2006

Commissions to take up vacation rental bill (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 6/18/2006

Vacation rental fines up 143 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 6/17/2006

Vacation rental fines hit $429,000-The city has collected just $5,000 of the sum due to pending appeals over the illegal sites by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/16/2006

County may regulate vacation rentals, B&Bs (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 5/21/2006

Luxury vacation rentals booming, legally or not by Alexandre Da Silva, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2006

Expedia in bed-and-breakfast deal Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/3/2006

Tips for Buying a Rental Unit In a Resort Vacation Community by Jane Hodges, The Wall Street Journal, 3/30/2006

Measure regulating transient rentals moves toward reality by Valerie Monson, The Maui News, 3/1/2006

Zoning should mean something Editorial, The Maui News, 2/21/2006

Vacation rental bill would trim operators (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/14/2006

Vacation rental operators cited by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2005

Survey finds only 816 vacation rentals on Maui by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/16/2005

Vacation rentals may get new tax by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/24/2005

O‘ahu group targeting B&Bs by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/3/2005

Council hears vacation rental testimony (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 8/16/2005

Council (Maui) committee to discuss vacation rental bill on Monday The Maui News, 8/10/2005

B&B stirs objections from panelist by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/10/2005

Vacation rentals, B&Bs good for economy by Chuck Gee, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/4/2005

Council advances limits on vacation rentals by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/7/2005

Vacation rental proposals advance at Council meeting by Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2005

Neighbor vs. neighbor at packed hearing on B&Bs by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/29/2005

We need B&B, but they must be regulated Editorial, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2005

Group pushes legalizing more bed-and-breakfasts by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/24/2005

Unlawful hospitality by Eloise Aguiar and Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/5/2005

1989 ban has been mostly ineffective by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/5/2005

State authorities looking for unpaid vacation rental taxes by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/5/2005

Illegal vacation rentals make tight market worse by Gary T. Kubota and Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/5/2005

State, counties should rein in black market B&Bs  Editorial, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/22/2005

Lingle calls for tax check of B&Bs Industry..reps respond that the state unfairly taxes an illegal activity  by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/18/2005

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