Since 2018, the condo association’s janitorial, security and insurance costs have increased by $853,000 annually in order to deal with short-term renters in the building, according to the suit. The condo association alleges that a search for the property on Airbnb yields 300-plus stays, but that individuals listing the units don’t use their full names or real names so the condo board cannot know who is subletting.
Early last month, before the lawsuit was filed, the city of Miami sent the condo association a cease and desist letter that stated Opera Tower was under investigation for allowing lodging without going through the permitting process to allow daily and short-term rentals.Īccording to the complaint against Airbnb, Opera Tower is now subject to fines and legal proceedings as a result of “the illegal business practices of Airbnb” and turned the building into “a defacto unlicensed hotel.” The condo association claims that the building has a certificate of occupancy for multifamily use, but not for lodging. “It’s important for our hosts to be good neighbors and we have shared the Opera Tower Association’s concerns with members of our host community.” “All Airbnb users agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including their HOA and condo board regulations,” the statement said. The quality of life in the building has been impacted by all these transients.”Ībout 200 condos in the 56-story, 665-unit condominium at 1750 North Bayshore Drive in Miami are available for daily and short-term rentals, but each condo must abide by local and state zoning regulations, according to the lawsuit filed in August in Miami-Dade Circuit Court against Airbnb.Īn Airbnb spokesperson did not specifically comment on the lawsuit, but said in an emailed statement that the company is addressing the complaints from the condo association with hosts who have been using the online booking platform to advertise units at Opera Tower. “The Covid-19 situation brought it to a head. “It’s been a problem for a while and it got out of control,” said Jose Baloyra, the condo association’s attorney. Amid a crackdown on tenants making money off subletting units on a nightly basis, the Miami tower’s condo association is suing Airbnb and two individuals who allegedly refused to stop renting to out-of-town guests. Opera Tower’s status as a short-term rental hotspot appears to be coming to an end.
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