Las Vegas Homeowner Fined $180,000 for Illegal Airbnb, Claims Tenant is to Blame

A real estate investor was fined $180,000 by the city of Las Vegas for running an illegal Airbnb, but claims his tenant is responsible for the violation.

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Las Vegas Homeowner Fined $180,000 for Illegal Airbnb, Claims Tenant is to Blame
Real Estate:A real estate investor, Xin Tao, was fined $180,000 by the city of Las Vegas for running an illegal Airbnb. Tao, an Oregon engineer, claims that his tenant is responsible for the violation. He purchased the five-bedroom, two-bathroom property in Las Vegas for $378,000 in June 2021 as an investment property to rent out longer term. initially considered listing it on Airbnb, but abandoned that plan when he signed a lease with a long-term tenant in September 2021.

However, multiple neighbors called the city with complaints about the property, complaining about an overflow of cars parked in the driveway and that activity at the house \

Frequently Asked Questions

How much was Xin Tao fined for running an illegal Airbnb?

$180,000

Why did Las Vegas institute regulations on short-term rentals?

To curb the influx of parties, prostitution, and drugs into residential communities.

How did Las Vegas city officials determine the amount of the fine?

Based on a $500-a-night penalty for each of hundreds of nights it tracked as booked at Tao's property.

What is Xin Tao's occupation?

Oregon engineer

How much did Xin Tao pay for the property in Las Vegas?

$378,000

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