The Transylvania Times -

On this page readers will find a letter encouraging the Brevard City Council to take steps to reduce the negative impact short-term rentals (STRs) are having on local housing.

STRs have become popular for a variety of reasons. They provide tourists with more options, ranging from individual rooms to entire houses with a wide range of prices. They are ideal for large or extended families who want to spend a weekend or longer together by offering the amenities, privacy and common areas of a home. Many STRs also allows pets that can roam in the larger yards of such rentals. Unlike hotels, so...