NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Metro Councilman has proposed a bill trying to cut down on so-called party houses, but some short term rental owners say the plan goes too far.
The proposal from Councilman Freddie O'Connell would affect homes rented out by an owner who lives on the property, and would require that owner to be present while the house is rented out -- saying they couldn't leave for more than 15 consecutive hours.
O'Connell says he continues to get complaints from neighbors about the so-called party houses, which prompted him to propose the legislation.
"One of the top concerns in neighborhoods continues to be the impact of party houses on quality of life," O'Connell said.
But some Short Term Rental owners say the new requirement would force even responsible owners to quit renting out their homes.
"I do travel for a living, and I can't be on site supervising guests when I'm hosting, because I'm physically not here all the time," said Peter Sternberg, a short term rental owner.
Sternberg says he uses an independent short term rental property management company, and employs outdoor video cameras and indoor noise monitors to keep tabs on sound.
O'Connell says he's delaying the proposal to get more data, and talk with more homeowners.
