WACO, TX – The Western District of Texas is set to hear oral arguments on the City of New Braunfels’ short-term rental ban. The Marfil v. New Braunfels case involved homeowners seeking to exercise their property rights by utilizing their residences for short-term rental purposes. However, the City of New Braunfels has banned these clients from using their homes as short-term rentals despite numerous studies showing that short term rentals do not produce more nuisances than other uses of property.
In June 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recognized the right of Rafael Marfil and others to present their arguments and supporting evidence in a full record, allowing for a fair examination of the city’s unsubstantiated claims regarding short-term rentals.
When: Thursday, December 5th at 2:00pm CT
Where: Western District of Texas via Zoom Hearing
For additional background on the case, click here.
Watch TPPF’s interview with the plaintiff here.
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