Why did the County of Maui start to enforce against illegal TVRs?
The County Council has unanimously expressed strong concerns with the previous Administrations non-enforcement of laws that prohibit TVRs in areas not zoned for such a business and requested enforcement of existing laws. As the elected representatives of the citizens of our community the Council Members were responding to concerns from their constituents about the rapid increase of unregulated vacation rental operating without a permit. In early 2007, TVR owners and operators were encouraged by the Administration to apply and obtain the required permits. Efforts were made to remind the industry of existing laws that affect transient vacation rentals. Unfortunately, many chose to not pursue an application.
