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More inspectors hired to tackle problem of illegal rentals

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

“We’ve already made a significant impact on the illegal short-term rental industry … without even issuing a single (violating notice).”

Kathy Sokugawa

Acting director of the city Department of Planning and Permitting at a June 25 news conference about stricter regulations and stiffer fines for operators of illegal vacation rentals