The city of Mayfield Heights is cracking down on short-term rental operators. The city just passed a modified ordinance that criminalizes anyone operating a short-term rental with a penalty of up to six months in jail.

The city previously had a temporary ban prohibiting homeowners from renting out their properties on a short-term basis through online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo.

Now, Mayfield Heights will use those websites to identify violators and potentially charge them with a first-degree misdemeanor, carrying a fine of up to $1,000.

According to the Mayfield Heights City Council, homeowners have certain freedoms, but there are limits.

"We realize that people have a right to utilize their property as well as they see fit, but this is not one of them," Councilman Michael Balli

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