HUNI encourages safety, awareness of resources regarding short-term rentals
In the coming weeks, as everyone's brackets begin to thin out and the NCAA moves closer to the Final Four, Indy is the place to be! With that, short-term rentals are bound to be in high demand.
HUNI advocates for the responsible use, maintenance, and oversight of short-term rentals. Ideally, renters and the neighborhoods and communities in which they stay all have a cooperative and issue-free experience.
In recent years, we've seen that it only takes a small handful of bad actors to spoil an otherwise dynamic new industry. To that end, HUNI offers the following helpful tips and reminders:
City of Indianapolis Registry
Short-term rental operators are required to register each property with the City of Indianapolis:
The City maintains contact information, including emergency contacts, for each property. Non-registered and nuisance properties can be reported to [email protected].
See something, say something
It almost always holds true. If you see something suspicious, say something to someone. A neighbor, neighborhood association or organization, or to local authorities. Don't assume someone else made a report—you might have been the only one to see anything.
Stay safe
If you see a problem or issue at a nearby short-term rental, remember to stay safe first. Report it to the property owner (if you know them) or contact police. Always use your best judgement in deciding if and when confronting another individual is safe.
Emergencies
In the event of any emergency or immediate threat to safety or property, always dial 911.