Short Term Rentals

tis · 03-10-2023, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Winni1952

Sounds logical ....

But my experience on the island with renters has been very disappointing to the extent I may be forced to sell this season.

I have involved MP, Town PD, Island Association ...all have been ineffective in controlling the disrespectful behavior of these individuals that feel entitled since they paid a fee to rent.

When the rules and laws aren't enforced by the authorities your bound to have chaos.

It's sad but if you're not close you have no control and people are like kids-do whatever they can get away with. Lots of people come to the lake today to party, it's not like it used to be. Look at all the rafters.

TheTimeTraveler · 03-11-2023, 04:27 PM

The biggest issue that causes regulations is abuse of the system and just outright too many people. Many of the issues we face in 2023 didn't exist in 1958....

Septic Tank regulations really didn't exist (or were far simpler) and we are all dealing today with those shortfalls.

Rentals weren't an issue then; minimal or no demand and plenty of land for building and development. Costs were a fraction back then.

What was the population in 1958? What is it in 2023?

Times they are a changing...... and not necessarily for the better.

tis · 03-11-2023, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

The biggest issue that causes regulations is abuse of the system and just outright too many people. Many of the issues we face in 2023 didn't exist in 1958....

Septic Tank regulations really didn't exist (or were far simpler) and we are all dealing today with those shortfalls.

Rentals weren't an issue then; minimal or no demand and plenty of land for building and development. Costs were a fraction back then.

What was the population in 1958? What is it in 2023?

Times they are a changing...... and not necessarily for the better.

Interesting you say rentals weren't an issue. There were a lot more cottage colonies, motels and such then. Demand for people to rent their houses came about because those have all disappeared, don't you think?

John Mercier · 03-11-2023, 07:29 PM

Sort of.
I was thinking/hoping that they would replace the cottage colonies and the like with condos that could be used as STR.
They are already generally built in the appropriate places.

Then this ''new'' building would be more like investing money into the property to freshen it up and supply some extra amenities.

03-11-2023, 04:27 PM	#2
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 930 Thanks: 297 Thanked 299 Times in 185 Posts	The biggest issue that causes regulations is abuse of the system and just outright too many people. Many of the issues we face in 2023 didn't exist in 1958.... Septic Tank regulations really didn't exist (or were far simpler) and we are all dealing today with those shortfalls. Rentals weren't an issue then; minimal or no demand and plenty of land for building and development. Costs were a fraction back then. What was the population in 1958? What is it in 2023? Times they are a changing...... and not necessarily for the better.

03-11-2023, 07:29 PM	#4
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,566 Thanks: 3 Thanked 636 Times in 523 Posts	Sort of. I was thinking/hoping that they would replace the cottage colonies and the like with condos that could be used as STR. They are already generally built in the appropriate places. Then this ''new'' building would be more like investing money into the property to freshen it up and supply some extra amenities.