Type 1 Knoxville short-term rental operators must use the property as their primary residence and remain reachable, while Type 2 operators must designate a local responsible party available within set response windows for complaints.
Knoxville does not require physical co-occupancy during every Type 1 stay, but the operator must maintain the home as their primary residence and respond to complaints. Type 2 non-owner-occupied operators must designate a local responsible party who can reach the property within a defined response window, often one hour, to address noise, parking, and trash problems. Contact information for the responsible party must be displayed at the unit and registered with the city.
Failure to respond to complaints within the response window can trigger nuisance citations, escalating fines, and permit revocation under Chapter 8 enforcement provisions.
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