CHPA Blog
Posted by: Amanda Cook on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Michael Stern is the President and Managing Partner of ExecSuite Inc. Established in 1978, ExecSuite is a leader in the Canadian Corporate Housing industry. ExecSuite owns over 500 apartments in Calgary. With Michael’s commitment to customer service, employee retention and the consistency and cleanliness of all our properties, ExecSuite has been repeat winners for the Building of the Year award from the Calgary Residential Association and has also been awarded the Consumers Choice Award for the past 8 years.
Michael became a member of the CCHPA in 2008 and strongly believes in its importance for both its members and the consumers who use our services. With over 30 years in the industry and with his experience in handling many high-profile corporate moves and housing thousands of guests, he is committed to enhancing the CHPA’s relevance and benefits for its members and to continue to advocate the value of our industry to our current and potential customers.
Posted by: Mary Ann Passi on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Bed Bugs/Pest Infestation
NEW: NY S.B. 5472 Requires the disclosure of bedbug infestation history for the previous year to prospective lessees.
Housing
NEW: Manitoba 40 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act. Full text is available at: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/40-2/pdf/b040.pdf
Taxes
NEW: NY A.B. 7431 Extends to November 30, 2015, the expiration of the 5% hotel and motel tax in the county of Chautauqua.
Bed Bugs/Pest Infestation
CT S.B. 952 To establish landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities regarding bed bug infestations in rental housing.
NY A.B. 1549 Permits a landlord to inspect dwellings and exterminate bedbug infestations upon reasonable notice.
Taxes
IL S.B. 1859 Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes Winnebago County by ordinance to impose, with the consent of the municipalities representing 67% of the population of Winnebago County, hotel operators' occupation tax at a rate not to exceed 2% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing, or letting. Sets forth requirements concerning the use of any revenues from the tax proceeds. Creates a Tourism Facility Board with weighted voting rights; requires the Board to meet not less than once per year to direct the use of revenues from the tax. Provides that any sports, arts, or entertainment facilities that receive revenue from certain taxes shall be considered to be public works within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act, and the county authorities responsible for the construction, renovation, modification, or alteration of the sports, arts, or entertainment facilities shall enter into project labor agreements with labor organizations. Effective immediately.
LA H.B. 326 TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY: AUTHORIZES THE CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE TO LEVY A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
MO H.B. 161 Changes the laws regarding political subdivisions. As perfected, includes provisions for certain third class counties without a township form of government and with more than 2700 but fewer than 3000 inhabitants as the county seat, to put before its voters the question of imposing a tax on sleeping rooms for hotel or motel guests of not more than 5 percent per night.
NV S.B. 509 Revises provisions governing taxes on transient lodging. (BDR S-1198)
NC H.B. 545 AN ACT to modify the henderson county occupancy tax.
SC S.B. 503 A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO ENACT THE BEACH PRESERVATION ACT , TO ALLOW A QUALIFIED COASTAL MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE A FEE NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE RENTAL OR CHARGES FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FURNISHED TO TRANSIENTS SUBJECT TO THE MUNICIPALITY'S LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITY MAY IMPOSE THE FEE ONLY AFTER ITS APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE MUNICIPALITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES IMPOSED AND MUST NOT BE DEEMED CUMULATIVE TO OTHER LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES IMPOSED BY THE MUNICIPALITY, TO PROVIDE USES FOR WHICH THE FEE REVENUE MUST BE APPLIED, TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING AND FOR REMITTANCE OF THESE FEES, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
TN H.B. 1213 Taxes, Hotel Motel - As introduced, extends from 2014 to 2020 the authority of metropolitan governments to impose a hotel occupancy tax in excess of $2.00, the revenues from which are placed in an event and marketing fund to be attached to a convention and visitors bureau. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 2.
TN H.B. 1346 Cannon County - As introduced, subject to local approval, authorizes the local legislative body of Cannon County to levy a 5 percent hotel/motel tax. -
TN S.B. 1401 Cannon County - As introduced, subject to local approval, authorizes the local legislative body of Cannon County to levy a 5 percent hotel/motel tax. -
TX H.B. 722 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 1908 Relating to sports and community venue projects. Includes ballot measure language for a hotel occupancy tax to be used for financing of any such projects.
TX H.B. 2808 Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain members of the Texas State Guard.
TX H.B. 3042 Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
TX H.B. 3043 Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and the use of revenue from that tax.
TX H.B. 3296 Relating to the rates of municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities and counties and the use of certain revenue from those taxes; changing the rates of taxes.
TX H.B. 3337 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 3643 Relating to the allocation of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the arts for certain municipalities.
TX H.B. 3860 Relating to the creation of the Generation Park Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
TX S.B. 551 Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.
TX S.B. 585 Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.
TX S.B. 1585 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground, county barn, and county park in the county.
TX S.B. 1703 Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties.
TX S.B. 1833 Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
For more complete information on legislative activity, visit the members-only section of the CHPA website.
Posted by: Mary Ann Passi on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
No new taxes introduced this week is good news. Movement forward on 24 pieces of legislation that all deal with taxes is not. Check out this week's full legislative recap to ensure you're on top of what's happening in your markets.
HI S.B. 1194 Eliminates the sunset of the Transient Accommodations Tax rate of 9.25 per cent, and also eliminates the sunset date for the amounts to be distributed to the tourism special fund and the counties.
IL S.B. 1859 Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes Winnebago County by ordinance to impose, with the consent of the municipalities representing 67% of the population of Winnebago County, hotel operators' occupation tax at a rate not to exceed 2% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing, or letting. Sets forth requirements concerning the use of any revenues from the tax proceeds. Creates a Tourism Facility Board with weighted voting rights; requires the Board to meet not less than once per year to direct the use of revenues from the tax. Provides that any sports, arts, or entertainment facilities that receive revenue from certain taxes shall be considered to be public works within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act, and the county authorities responsible for the construction, renovation, modification, or alteration of the sports, arts, or entertainment facilities shall enter into project labor agreements with labor organizations. Effective immediately.
LA H.B. 106 TOURISM/COMMISSION: Authorizes the Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to levy an additional hotel occupancy tax
LA H.B. 179 TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY: Authorizes the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau to levy an additional hotel occupancy tax within the jurisdiction of the bureau
LA H.B. 326 TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY: AUTHORIZES THE CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE TO LEVY A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
MO H.B. 161 Changes the laws regarding political subdivisions. As perfected, includes provisions for certain third class counties without a township form of government and with more than 2700 but fewer than 3000 inhabitants as the county seat, to put before its voters the question of imposing a tax on sleeping rooms for hotel or motel guests of not more than 5 percent per night.
MO H.B. 335 Changes the laws regarding public safety. As perfected, includes provisions for any special charter city with more than 29,000 but fewer than 32,000 inhabitants, to put before its voters the question of imposing a tax on sleeping rooms for hotel or motel guests of not more than 6 percent per night.
NC H.B. 545 AN ACT to modify the henderson county occupancy tax.
NC H.B. 553 AN ACT to modify carteret county's authority to levy an additional one percent room occupancy and tourism development tax and to modify the distribution of the proceeds of the tax.
SC S.B. 503 A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO ENACT THE BEACH PRESERVATION ACT , TO ALLOW A QUALIFIED COASTAL MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE A FEE NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE RENTAL OR CHARGES FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FURNISHED TO TRANSIENTS SUBJECT TO THE MUNICIPALITY'S LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITY MAY IMPOSE THE FEE ONLY AFTER ITS APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE MUNICIPALITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES IMPOSED AND MUST NOT BE DEEMED CUMULATIVE TO OTHER LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES IMPOSED BY THE MUNICIPALITY, TO PROVIDE USES FOR WHICH THE FEE REVENUE MUST BE APPLIED, TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING AND FOR REMITTANCE OF THESE FEES, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
TX H.B. 722 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 1908 Relating to sports and community venue projects. Includes ballot measure language for a hotel occupancy tax to be used for financing of any such projects.
TX H.B. 2269 Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 2808 Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain members of the Texas State Guard.
TX H.B. 3042 Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
TX H.B. 3043 Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and the use of revenue from that tax.
TX H.B. 3296 Relating to the rates of municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities and counties and the use of certain revenue from those taxes; changing the rates of taxes.
TX H.B. 3337 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 3475 Relating to the publication of information relating to hotel occupancy tax receipts.
TX H.B. 3643 Relating to the allocation of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the arts for certain municipalities.
TX S.B. 412 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance, operation, and promotion of and improved access to a coliseum in the county; authorizing a tax.
TX S.B. 1041 Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
TX S.B. 1143 Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
TX S.B. 1585 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground, county barn, and county park in the county.
Check out all current proposed legislation that may impact how you do business where you do business.
Posted by: Mary Ann Passi on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
There is activity in 30 bills this week, with three new bills being introduced. For complete details or to research new legislation that may impact how you do business where you do business, visit the Government Relations section of the CHPA website.
Bed Bugs/Pest Infestation
CT S.B. 952 To establish landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities regarding bed bug infestations in rental housing.
FL H.B. 77 Landlords and Tenants; Revises exclusions from applicability of Florida Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; provides that right to attorney fees may not be waived in lease agreement; provides that attorney fees may not be awarded in claim for personal injury damages based on breach of duty of premises maintenance; revises & provides certain landlord disclosure requirements; provides requirements for disbursement of advance rents; provides limited rebuttable presumption of receipt of security deposits; revises landlord's obligation to maintain premises with respect to screens; revises procedures for termination of rental agreement by landlord; provides that landlord does not waive right to terminate rental agreement or to bring civil action for noncompliance by accepting partial rent; provides period to institute action before exemption involving rent subsidies is waived begins upon actual knowledge; revises requirements for termination of tenancy with specific duration; provides conduct for which landlord may not retaliate; provides that landlords & mobile home park owners must be given opportunity to cure deficiency in any notice or pleadings before dismissal of eviction action.
Housing
NEW: Nova Scotia 60 This Bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act to authorize tenants in the same building to make a joint application to the Director of Residential Tenancies with respect to a question arising under the Act, a breach of a lease or a contravention of the Act.
Saskatchewan 57The Condominium Property Amendment Act, 2012 http://docs.legassembly.sk.ca/legdocs/Bills/27L2S/Bill27-57.pdf
Taxes
NEW: NY A.B. 7134 Imposes an occupancy tax in the city of Yonkers.
NEW: NY S.B. 4986 Provides that a portion of the local hotel occupancy tax in a city having a population of one million or more shall be dedicated to promoting tourism within each individual borough of such city.
AL H.B. 344 Madison Co., lodging tax, termination date deleted, Act 2004-418, 2004 Reg. Sess., am'd.
HI S.B. 1194 Eliminates the sunset of the Transient Accommodations Tax rate of 9.25 per cent, and also eliminates the sunset date for the amounts to be distributed to the tourism special fund and the counties.
IL S.B. 1859 Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes Winnebago County by ordinance to impose, with the consent of the municipalities representing 67% of the population of Winnebago County, hotel operators' occupation tax at a rate not to exceed 2% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing, or letting. Sets forth requirements concerning the use of any revenues from the tax proceeds. Creates a Tourism Facility Board with weighted voting rights; requires the Board to meet not less than once per year to direct the use of revenues from the tax. Provides that any sports, arts, or entertainment facilities that receive revenue from certain taxes shall be considered to be public works within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act, and the county authorities responsible for the construction, renovation, modification, or alteration of the sports, arts, or entertainment facilities shall enter into project labor agreements with labor organizations. Effective immediately.
LA H.B. 106 TOURISM/COMMISSION: Authorizes the Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to levy an additional hotel occupancy tax
LA H.B. 326 TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY: AUTHORIZES THE CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE TO LEVY A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
MA H.B. 2692 188th (Current) An Act providing for local aid enhancement. By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2692) of Sarah K. Peake and others that cities and towns be authorized to include transient accommondations under the room occupancy excise tax. Revenue.
MA H.B. 2752 188th (Current) An Act providing local aid enhancement for the town of Brewster By Representatives Turner of Dennis and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Cleon H. Turner, Sarah K. Peake and Daniel A. Wolf (by vote of the town) that the town of Brewster be authorized to impose a room occupancy tax on certain property rentals located in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
MO H.B. 161 Changes the laws regarding political subdivisions. As perfected, includes provisions for certain third class counties without a township form of government and with more than 2700 but fewer than 3000 inhabitants as the county seat, to put before its voters the question of imposing a tax on sleeping rooms for hotel or motel guests of not more than 5 percent per night.
NY A.B. 3823 Extends the village of Rye Brook occupancy tax for three years.
SC H.B. 3561 A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-920 , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE FIVE PERCENT TAX ON ADDITIONAL SURCHARGES.
TN H.B. 1213 Taxes, Hotel Motel - As introduced, extends from 2014 to 2020 the authority of metropolitan governments to impose a hotel occupancy tax in excess of $2.00, the revenues from which are placed in an event and marketing fund to be attached to a convention and visitors bureau. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 2.
TN H.B. 1346 Cannon County - As introduced, subject to local approval, authorizes the local legislative body of Cannon County to levy a 5 percent hotel/motel tax. -
TN S.B. 1397 Macon County - As introduced, subject to local approval, enacts a hotel/motel tax. -
TX H.B. 505 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of a convention center in the county.
TX H.B. 722 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 934 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance, operation, and promotion of and improved access to a coliseum in the county; authorizing a tax.
TX H.B. 3042 Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
TX H.B. 3296 Relating to the rates of municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities and counties and the use of certain revenue from those taxes; changing the rates of taxes.
TX H.B. 3337 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
TX H.B. 3742 To repeal certain state sales, use, excise, franchise, severance, production, occupations, gross receipts and inheritance taxes, to repeal or limit certain local sales, use, excise and ad valorem property taxes, to enact a statewide and local value added tax, and to reform school finance and administration; providing penalties.
TX H.B. 3860 Relating to the creation of the Generation Park Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
TX S.B. 412 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance, operation, and promotion of and improved access to a coliseum in the county; authorizing a tax.
TX S.B. 1041 Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
TX S.B. 1703 Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties.
Posted by: Amanda Cook on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
May's Featured Member: Corporate Housing Experts
We are Mississippi owned and operated and we take Mississippi's reputation as the "Hospitality State" very seriously. We have our own furniture and housewares and a team of truly amazing people who spend each day making sure our guests feel welcome.
Where is your main headquarters?
What other service area(s) do you serve?
- We specialize in comfortable corporate accommodations in the state of Mississippi and we assist with relocation throughout the Southeast.
How many years has your company been involved in corporate housing?
When did your company join CHPA and why?
- October 2007. We joined CHPA to become more involved and invested in our industry. We saw great potential for networking, education and partnerships within CHPA.
Does your company specialize in any specific housing options (government, insurance, etc.)?
- We have a track record of being able to offer 30 day rentals throughout the state of Mississippi.
How has CHPA membership been an asset to your company?
- CHPA membership has lead to some amazing new partnerships between our company and many others. We are able to work with other CHPA members and know that our guests will be taken care of according to industry standards. We are also able to take advantage of educational opportunities and really learn more about our industry as a whole.
Is there any aspect of the industry that you would like to change?
- It would be wonderful to have a national database of availability - possibly maintained by CHPA - where corporate housing providers can go online and post their availability in one central location.
Are there any challenges you are currently facing?
- The biggest challenge we face on a regular basis is cable service. Our service provider often makes it difficult to have services with them.
Please list any industry awards/recognition your company has received.
- Most Creative Marketing for a Company with less than 300 units at the CHPA 2013 Conference.
