CONWAY — Use of online rental services like Airbnb, VRBO and Home Away has exploded in the past few years. While these services may provide a relatively easy way to earn extra money from your in-law apartment or the unused time at your camp or condo, there are traps and pitfalls that homeowners should know about before listing their homes.

Generally, when you transition from hosting friends in your guest room to strangers paying for it, you've changed from private property owner to business person. The laws governing the use of your property changes accordingly. You should make yourself aware of:

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