Short-term rental guests in Charleston must comply with the city's noise ordinance. STR operators are responsible for ensuring guests do not create excessive noise, especially during nighttime hours.
Charleston's STR ordinance requires operators to provide guests with a copy of noise rules and quiet hours. Guests must comply with the same noise ordinance that applies to all residents, with quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. Operators who receive multiple noise complaints may have their STR permit revoked. The local contact person must respond to noise complaints within 30 minutes.
Noise violations by STR guests can result in fines to the operator and potential permit revocation after repeated complaints.
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