Real Estate

Brigantine Short Term Rentals Face Legal Scrutiny? Mortgage, Insurance Fraud?

Some short term rental (STR) owners are underwater. They owe more than their property is worth. To cover growing expenses, some landlords forced to accept sketchy renters with little or no background check. WATCH VIDEO. Some resort to mortgage and insurance fraud. 70% of novice investors buy STR McMansions using […]

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Brigantine Short-Term Rental Bubble; Zoning, Liability & Financial Foolery

Ventnor and Brigantine keeping close eye on short-term rental activity in their neighborhoods. Both towns have minimal restrictions and limited resources to enforce local STR law. Latest Short Term Rental (STR) Issues: CBS NEWS: Rapid increase in short-term rentals transform neighborhoods. Worries that there is little review of the individual businesses and the

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Annual Brigantine Rental, 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath.

Annual rental now available in Brigantine. This generously sized 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom (Jack & Jill style) second-floor residence boasts a private entrance and is situated in a fantastic location offering many amenities. 4 LIGHTHOUSE DR., BRIGANTINE, NJ 08203 Call Sherri Lilienfeld of EXP Realty: (609) 287-1795  More Details: 4 Lighthouse Drive, Brigantine

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Did Ventnor Mayor Reveal Brigantine STR Zoning Plan?

Brigantine Planning Board’s Lance Landgraf: Brigantine is really having a problem with it (STR’s). They’ve got a whole core of their community, homes were built for short-term rentals. They have eight bedrooms in them. It’s problematic. Landgraf: Brigantine is leaning towards an ordinance that would designate STR’s as commercial uses.

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Brigantine Passes Controversial New Short-Term Rental Law

By unanimous vote of 7-0, Mayor Sera and Brigantine City passed a new short-term rental law that will go into effect, Jan 1, 2024. Brigantine Short-Term Rental Ordinance. 22 pages of sometimes confusing language and boilerplate. Enforcement of behavior is the key component of this document. A weak, 2-night rental

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Unpacking Brigantine’s Proposed Short-Term Rental Reform

On Wed night OCT 18, Brigantine City Council will vote on a new set of short-term rental rules. Almost NOBODY likes the plan. But it’s being pushed thru nonetheless. Is Brigantine chasing away families and retirees with 9 bedroom party houses rented for a weekend? To keep party houses to

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Should Realtors disclose Brigantine short-term rental issues with buyers?

Yes, Realtors should disclose Brigantine short-term rental issues with potential buyers. Why? Because poorly run short-term rentals can have a number of negative impacts on neighborhoods, such as increased noise, traffic and parking problems. Short term rentals also reduce the availability of long-term affordable housing. Year round residency declines. Business

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Short-Term Rental update from Brigantine Resident, Andrea Sullivan

Friends & Neighbors… I just want everyone to understand that a 2-day minimum rental period is the equivalent of a 2-DAY WEEKEND PARTY PASS! My concerns, regarding this new proposed RESOLUTION 14-2023, governing STRs… to be introduced & voted on, at the October 18th Brigantine City Council Meeting, are as

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Brigantine Mayor Shares Ugly Truth About Short-Term Rental Chaos

Listen to discussion of SHORT-TERM RENTAL from OCT 4, 2023 Brigantine City Council Meeting. City is one step closer to passing a weak, confusing update to it’s virtually non-existent, short term rental (STR) ordinance. Note: The OCT 4 meeting featured another audio glitch. Luckily, we found this…. Listen carefully to

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Another ZOOM Glitch at Critical Brigantine Short Term Rental Meeting

Another major Brigantine Council meeting, another technical glitch courtesy of DPW chief, John Doring and City Manager, Tiger Platt. For those watching the OCT 4 meeting online, the audio was unlistenable. (watch video) Coincidental glitch? This important meeting was focused on new, short-term rental rules. Brigantine Dept Public Works chief,

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Brigantine Proposes New, Short-Term Rental Rules

After years of non-enforcement, Brigantine City Council will introduce a new collection of short-term rental rules and regulations. Brigantine City Council will share the controversial plan at the OCT 4 2023 meeting starting at 5pm. Early assessment: Proposed 2 night rental minimum not likely to reduce unrestricted growth of non-compliant

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Letter to Mayor & Brigantine City Council, Harmful Short Term Rental Policy

Dear Brigantine Mayor Sera, Council Members & City Officials, a letter from resident Andrea Sullivan: I felt the need to convey my concerns, as a result of the last City Council meeting, held on September 20, 2023. To say that I, as well as many of my 20th Street neighbors,

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VIDEO: Brigantine Mayor & City Manager Could Face Lawsuit over Short-Term Rentals

Why does Brigantine have hundreds of short-term rentals controlled by absentee landlords? One likely answer: Brigantine has virtually no rules, restrictions or enforcement of current, city short-term rental law. Growing concerns that a small group of well-funded, absentee STR landlords are gaining control of Brigantine’s future with the help of

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