Some residents are celebrating a recent court victory that upheld the rules for short-term vacation rentals in Indian Rocks Beach. The fight over rentals, however, is far from over, as other property owners continue their legal challenges.

MODCO of Kentucky, a company that owns a rental property in the city, challenged the rules in court. The company refused to allow the city to inspect its property and asked a judge to force the city to issue a permit anyway. The court disagreed, sided with the city, and dismissed the case.

John Pfanstiehl, who championed the rules and regulations for short-term rentals in Indian Rocks Beach, says the court decision is a big win for the community.

He was trying to attack the constitutionality of our regulations, and the judge said, Youve got nothing. B

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