Asheville's debate over short-term rentals has intensified, with attention focused on enforcement and the impact on housing affordability, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. Critics say that current regulations, established several years ago, have proven ineffective in curbing the spread of STRs and addressing concerns about long-term housing availability for residents. A central issue, the Citizen-Times highlights, is the city's limited capacity to enforce existing rules. A small number