Anne Arundel County STR guests are subject to the same noise ordinance (§9-1-706) as permanent residents. Quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. Hosts bear responsibility for guest compliance. Repeat violations can result in registration suspension.
Short-term rental guests in unincorporated Anne Arundel County must comply with the county noise ordinance under §9-1-706 and Bill 26-21. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM. STR operators are required to post house rules including noise restrictions prominently in the rental unit and communicate them to guests. Hosts bear responsibility for ensuring their guests comply. Repeat noise complaints from an STR address can lead to registration suspension and review. County police respond to after-hours noise complaints; code enforcement handles daytime issues.
Guest noise violations: police citation. Host responsibility: repeated violations can trigger STR registration review.
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