Condo residents can’t get Miami to enforce Airbnb rules. Here’s what to know

Brickell admin July 31, 2026 0 Comments

Condo residents can’t get Miami to enforce Airbnb rules. Here’s what to know

Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay say the city of Miami has failed to crack down on illegal short-term rentals overtaking their 43-story building. The city canceled a visit by code inspectors to examine unpermitted walls in the units, marking the latest setback in a years-long fight for residents to reclaim their building, one of Miami’s largest condo towers.

FULL STORY: Condo residents furious after Miami inspectors nix visit; city says hands tied

Here are key takeaways:

Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from Miami code enforcement inspectors to gather evidence of unpermitted walls and other code violations.
The city backed out, saying they needed access to the units, or they would be considered trespassers on private property. The building lacks a city permit to operate as a condo-hotel.
Katherin Fernandez, a homeowner since 2004 and former board president, asks, “You have to wonder why. Why are we — the taxpaying constituents — ignored? Why are we left out here living in the wild, wild West?”
Miami commissioner Damian Pardo said inspectors face a Catch-22: They can’t enter private units without permission but must observe violations firsthand to issue citations.
Downtown Neighbors Alliance President James Torres said Miami should look at how New York and Miami Beach have cracked down on short-term rentals, such as 60-day lease minimums.

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