Short-term rental suit

Merritt Island homeowner challenges short term ban

An interesting suit is underway in Brevard County where a Merritt Island homeowner is challenging the legality of a restriction on short term rentals. I wonder if Brevard County seriously considered the economic impact to property owners or they just figured they could jam out-of-state investors.

An Illinois couple is challenging Brevard County’s ban on short-term vacation rentals, saying it violates their constitutional property rights.

Eric and Colleen Lee, who own two houses on Merritt Island they rent out to tourists, filed suit Monday, 12 days before an ordinance banning short-term rentals takes effect. Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest legal organization dedicated to protecting property rights, filed the suit on their behalf.

Owners sue to rent out Brevard houses [Florida Today]