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songkrai · 05-10-2011, 04:29 AM

I think some are confusing regular rentals and leases with short time seasonal rentals.

Most seasonal rentals are done by the week. And it is nearly impossible for the homeowner to advertise, screen, and schedule the rental season. So that is why there are rental agencies in the Lakes Region that just do rentals - and mostly seasonal rentals.

If this new home is going to be a seasonal rental. And if only Summer. That potentially means up to 16 different groups of people moving in and moving out. Some of that group of 16 may be wonderful quiet responsible people as some have mentioned above. But some of those potential renters may not be and that is where the problems arise. Yes, there are deposits, rules, mechanisms to remove those that might violate any rules that apply. But how much time does it take for word to get back that a renter is causing noise issues, damage issues, or too many people issues.

Note that some owners rent weekly and have no issues. And have been doing so for years. But others do have issues. And no matter how many written "rules" you put in place your new home could be destroyed in one week. It is one thing to rent a used home that shows some signs of wear and another to rent a new home with new expensive appliances, fixtures, doors, etc.

05-10-2011, 04:29 AM	#23
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 731 Thanks: 35 Thanked 146 Times in 99 Posts	I think some are confusing regular rentals and leases with short time seasonal rentals. Most seasonal rentals are done by the week. And it is nearly impossible for the homeowner to advertise, screen, and schedule the rental season. So that is why there are rental agencies in the Lakes Region that just do rentals - and mostly seasonal rentals. If this new home is going to be a seasonal rental. And if only Summer. That potentially means up to 16 different groups of people moving in and moving out. Some of that group of 16 may be wonderful quiet responsible people as some have mentioned above. But some of those potential renters may not be and that is where the problems arise. Yes, there are deposits, rules, mechanisms to remove those that might violate any rules that apply. But how much time does it take for word to get back that a renter is causing noise issues, damage issues, or too many people issues. Note that some owners rent weekly and have no issues. And have been doing so for years. But others do have issues. And no matter how many written "rules" you put in place your new home could be destroyed in one week. It is one thing to rent a used home that shows some signs of wear and another to rent a new home with new expensive appliances, fixtures, doors, etc.