short-term rentals

Realtors fear South Bend's coming short-term rental rules will slow economic activity. Council Member Heidi Beidinger notes that many in the community wanted even stricter rules but the council was constrained by Indiana laws that are favorable to owners and investors.

South Bend Common Council member Heidi Beidinger says residents in her eastside district are fed up with unruly parties, trash and parking problems from short-term rentals.

A study earlier this year found South Bend, with the lowest home prices, to be the nation's best college town for investing in short-term-rentals.

St. Joseph commissioners unanimously rejected a plan to convert most units in a downtown apartment building into short-term rentals, citing concerns about neighborhood impact.

St. Joseph County Police have seen a trend of troublesome parties at short-term rentals. They urge property owners to be wary of local people renting their homes for just one night.