Gilford STR regulations aimed at Commercial STRs
The regulations passed by Gilford this past week are aimed at commercial operators who bought homes solely to be used as STRs, not the folks renting out a room or an in-law apartment or an auxiliary apartment above their garage. Nor is it aimed at folks who rent out their homes for a couple of weeks or a couple of months, but otherwise live in their homes a majority of the time it is occupied. The town isn't concerned about those STRs and isn't interested in regulating them.
The Gilford regulations don't ban commercial STRs, but they do need to meet some requirements in order to operate in town. Those regulations are not onerous, but they do make sure the property owners are accountable for chronic problems that may occur, be it from the actions of renters or problems with the safety or habitability of their properties. It also makes sure the town has proper contact information should there be a problem, whether that contact info is for the owner or their agent (a property manager, for example) should a situation arise that needs to be addressed immediately.
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