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Homeowner Hits Airbnb Renter with Lawsuit After Six-Figure City Fines and Alleged Threats

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Las Vegas, NV – A homeowner is grappling with a financial nightmare after his tenant listed a property on Airbnb without proper authorization, leading to city fines in excess of $180,000. The legal battle that ensued highlights the tricky navigation of short-term rental laws and their impact on property owners. Xin Tao, an Oregon-based computer engineer, purchased the Las Vegas home as an investment and began leasing it to Ryan Murphy in 2021. Murphy, unbeknownst to Tao, advertised the property on Airbnb, which violated local ordinances requiring homeowners to be present during such rentals, unless … Read more

Asheville Homeowner Battles Sky-High Water Bill Amid City’s Meter Malfunction Saga

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Asheville, N.C. — An Asheville resident, Robert Ahern, has been left astonished after receiving a water bill nearly 18 times higher than his typical monthly charge, prompting him to seek legal counsel. The unusually high bill exceeded $1,100, an amount Ahern described as comparable to a mortgage payment, leading to a significant dispute with the City’s Water Resources Department. Despite receiving a partial adjustment that reduced his bill to over $635, Ahern remains frustrated. “My usual water bill tops out at around 61 dollars. Now, to see a bill for $635 is just shocking,” he … Read more