Cornelius does not impose a minimum or maximum night cap on short-term rentals. Some HOAs and waterfront neighborhoods enforce minimum rental periods of 30 days or longer through private covenants.
The Cornelius Land Development Code does not cap total rental nights per year or set minimum stays. STRs are treated as an accessory residential use. Private restrictions are common: many Lake Norman HOAs prohibit rentals under 30 days, and some condominium associations require 6-month minimums. Hosts must verify HOA covenants before advertising short stays, as HOA enforcement actions can include injunctions and fines separate from any town action.
No town night-cap enforcement. HOA violation: private enforcement including fines, liens, and injunctive relief under NCGS 47F.
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