Metro Louisville officials have sent letters to some homeowners that rent space to travelers through online home-sharing sites telling them to stop the practice immediately or they risk being fined.
The letters say the property owners are operating illegal hotel or motels and they could be fined up to $500 per day.
Several owners and their attorney say they would like to find a compromise with the city, and they don't have any opposition to regulations and a licensing fee.
Jim Mims, who heads the city's Develop Louisville office, said 20 violation notices were sent out based on complaints. He said no one is near a point of being fined and that officials are trying to determine the best course to move forward.