The Kearsarge Lighting Precinct recently won a rare court victory on short-term rentals, limiting them to owner-occupied properties. Meanwhile, the Conway Planning Board is drafting an ordinance with similar restrictions, but it would grandfather the hundreds of properties already operating as short-term rentals. This distinction could lead to disparities in property values, as revenue-generating short-term rentals are typically worth more.
This week’s Tele-Talk question: Do you think it’s unfair that some Conway properties can operate as STRs and others can’t? There were 21 responses to this week’s question via email, voicemail and Facebook. The responses are below.
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