Airbnbs, short-term rentals prohibited in lake community near Ann Arbor

DEXTER TWP., MI — Short-term vacation rentals are prohibited in Dexter Township — lakes and all.

The rural community northwest of Ann Arbor has been grappling with whether to allow Airbnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals by establishing local regulations for nearly a year. Much of the debate has centered around how to manage potential negative impacts on lakeside residents.