it's not really about "intimidating".
a ban can and will happen if rental places do not work with the city to balance the needs and safety of the city with the business practices of the rental company, the size of the unit doesn't really matter.
rental places -can- and have worked with cities and it's worked out fine.
cheers,
pt
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