Renting Land or Boondocking?
Hello, first post here, but long time reader! You guys really know whats up! I have a question for you… I have several “micro-cabins” that fit on a custom trailer (similar to http://www.tumbleweedh...
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On the risk of getting the thread locked, I'd recommend that the OP consults a legal professional who can give you advice that is 100% relevant to your state, city, district, and county. Stuff like codes, rental laws, real estate, and so on. It may be expensive, but it is a heck of a lot cheaper than hiring the same attorneys to defend you should someone sue... or go bankrupt while on the property, demand a free year of rent, then trash things.
Here in Austin, places like Airbnb irk neighbors, especially around a busy weekend. Local neighborhoods end up encountering the added traffic (it isn't unheard of for visitors to pack those rentals like sardines with 10+ people sleeping on the floor), strange people in and out, accusations of illegal drug use and sales, and even zoning violations (since Airbnb falls into running a hotel, there are city and state bed taxes.) Not to mention damage done to a place. The de facto hotels are becoming so common that both the city and local neighborhood organizations are actively cracking down on these.
If I were setting up a rural property so others can visit, the most I would do is have a water faucet, a couple 30A receptacles, and a couple sewage clean-outs (note, they are not called "dump stations".) I'd also carry an umbrella insurance policy in addition to homeowner's on the property. That way, if someone parked on top of your septic tank, their vehicle fell in, and they sued you, you would be covered. Or, if two people visiting got into a fight with one another, and both decided to sue the property owner. I'd also make sure not to charge so the local county can't say that there is a commercial RV park there.
Here in Austin, places like Airbnb irk neighbors, especially around a busy weekend. Local neighborhoods end up encountering the added traffic (it isn't unheard of for visitors to pack those rentals like sardines with 10+ people sleeping on the floor), strange people in and out, accusations of illegal drug use and sales, and even zoning violations (since Airbnb falls into running a hotel, there are city and state bed taxes.) Not to mention damage done to a place. The de facto hotels are becoming so common that both the city and local neighborhood organizations are actively cracking down on these.
If I were setting up a rural property so others can visit, the most I would do is have a water faucet, a couple 30A receptacles, and a couple sewage clean-outs (note, they are not called "dump stations".) I'd also carry an umbrella insurance policy in addition to homeowner's on the property. That way, if someone parked on top of your septic tank, their vehicle fell in, and they sued you, you would be covered. Or, if two people visiting got into a fight with one another, and both decided to sue the property owner. I'd also make sure not to charge so the local county can't say that there is a commercial RV park there.
