United Neighborhoods of Fort Worth

Fort Worth Chapter of focused on protecting longterm housing & residential neighborhoods. #HomesNotHotels

[United Neighborhoods of Fort Worth @FWTXNC]

Voters need to find out which candidates support our current zoning laws that protect residential neighborhoods from commercial encroachment by short term rentals & then make a point to support & vote for those candidates.

[Rachel Behrndt @BehrndtRachel]

Here is an exhaustive list of people running for Fort Worth City Council — including some last minute dramatics. Plus, links to articles about every candidate. https://t.co/4wsDXMMKAB via @FortWorthReport

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

📢 🚨Call to Action🚨📢

#TXLege House L&RM Committee is meeting on 7/20 to discuss several bills that banned residents from having a say in the future development of their communities. Please tell committee members to preserve local decision making.
https://t.co/z0GO3Evxc8

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Fort Worth will consider another proposal to restrict ‘stealth dorms’ near TCU https://t.co/2p5Jw5RTLD

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

BAD BILL ALERT! #TXLege #SB1567 will incentivize investors to buy up single family homes & convert them into boarding homes listed on platforms like Padsplit where they rent by the bed or the room. Call your state rep & tell them to vote NO on #SB1567! 1/4
https://t.co/X5KYDLp0Iu

[United Neighborhoods of Fort Worth @FWTXNC]

This bill would destroy the TCU area residential overlays. Please call your state rep NOW!

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

BAD BILL ALERT! #TXLege #SB1567 will incentivize investors to buy up single family homes & convert them into boarding homes listed on platforms like Padsplit where they rent by the bed or the room. Call your state rep & tell them to vote NO on #SB1567! 1/4
https://t.co/X5KYDLp0Iu

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Short-term rentals are changing Fort Worth neighborhoods - and not for the better | Opinion https://t.co/ZD6c65l54P

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

From @DMNOpinion: Here’s how the state takes control of your neighborhood
#LandUse #Zoning #LocalControl #TXLege
https://t.co/PsZPCFu0aa

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

Texas cities like San Antonio, Grapevine & Galveston require platforms like @Airbnb to include permit #’s on listings & upon proper notification by the city, to delist STRs w/o valid permits.

Here’s the #PlatformAccountability provision from San Antonio’s STR ordinance: 1/3

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Texas might lift occupancy limits on homes. Could that exacerbate ‘stealth dorm’ issues? https://t.co/IQiUgkFalu

[WFAA @wfaa]

Fort Worth can continue banning short-term rentals in residential areas, court rules
https://t.co/BCRHp6sBdt

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

Great news! The 352nd District Court in Tarrant County has granted the City of Fort Worth’s motion for summary judgement & upheld the city’s short term rental ordinance. 🙌
#HomesNotHotels #NeighborsNotStrangers #CommunityNotCommodity

[Thorben Wieditz @twieditz]

That’s the right attitude, fuck Airbnb. https://t.co/O12LZNevh0

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

An estimated 26% of Fort Worth’s single family homes are owned by companies, city says https://t.co/PVcQVeL3vy

[Fort Worth Report @FortWorthReport]

Fort Worth’s Rosemont community fears loss of neighborhood character to TCU stealth dorms https://t.co/JJXwUS7V8i

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Fatal assault suspect stayed at Airbnb not allowed in that part of Fort Worth, city says https://t.co/oIxiVpTMS9

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

Federal judge issued a ruling yesterday upholding New Orleans’ ordinance that limits short term rentals in rentals in residential neighborhoods.

Texas is also in the 5th circuit’s jurisdiction so this decision is *outstanding* news! 🙌
https://t.co/87HHix7Mbc

[United Neighborhoods of Fort Worth @FWTXNC]

@HarrisonMantas @MayorMattie This is why ADUs by right should be off the table while the STR lawsuit is pending. City could inadvertently end up approving backyard Airbnbs throughout the city, which does nothing to provide more housing for Fort Worth residents.

[Jessica Sheedy Black @jjsheedy]

“It seems like the tide is turning away from Airbnbs. We want to be aware of the effects our decisions have on our wallets & other people. Airbnb just doesn’t align with us anymore, financially or morally.” https://t.co/ZLqq6wgJ5m

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Fort Worth’s new short-term rental registration rules are intended to help crack down on Airbnbs and Vrbos in neighborhoods. Here’s how they work. https://t.co/fp8IpUDPRg

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Neighbors expressed fears about the impact of a short-term rental on their residential neighborhood. They also said the property owner didn’t do enough outreach. https://t.co/ObKZ3pGlD9

[Aaron Layman @dfwaaronlayman]

Cities and communities continue to wake up to the realities/consequences of the financialization of housing.
Plano Texas approves a one year ban on new short-term rentals.
https://t.co/h1S1zSQm7G