CONWAY — Even after the selectmen released a document to answer “frequently asked questions” about short-term rentals, it remains unclear if the town will begin enforcing restrictions as July 4 draws near.
On May 7, the Town Code Officer David Pandora issued a letter to short-term rental property owners, informing them that due to an April 13 town vote, STRs are allowed in residential districts only if the home is owner-occupied and has applied for and received permission from the town.
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“That said, the town has stated their position and so any movement other than STOPPING THE RENTAL places an owner at risk, and if inspected by a town employee while housing a visitor may result in the visitor(s) having to vacate and find somewhere else to finish their vacation.”
Can the town, chamber director, or anyone please direct us toward any knowledge of the laws, ordinances, etc. that allows an inspector in a home where a "visitor" is staying and tell them to vacate and spend their vacation elsewhere? This is important no matter what your stance on the STR subject. We should all be informed where this came from as this might be important to know the towns authority to do this. Need clarification. Thank you.
Chris Vachon
N Conway
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