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Judge Strikes Down Folly Beach Rental Cap | Charleston News
A judge just tossed out Folly Beach’s short-term rental cap and associated fee, ruling they were illegally imposed — the city council, not voters, should decide such rules. The decision sparked a rush of rental applications and left the city scrambling as it faces a 10-day hold while council debates whether to appeal. Residents are split: some fear corporate buyouts that displace locals, others see most owners as families preserving historic homes. With planned regulatory studies now on hold, officials vow to find balance — and urge calm as they navigate this legal and community upheaval…
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