#26094
fred11
Flatchatter
Chat-starter

    Millie,

    The problem, in this specific case, is the by-law (re)defining ‘short-term’ rentals as 6 months. In doing so, there seems to be an intention to label any <6 month lease as a ‘Short-Term Rental’/’Holiday Rental’/’AirBnb Rental’, even if the rental is done via a RE Agent for 3-6 months. They then use these ‘loaded’ terms as a basis for prejudical and antagonistic by-law ‘ammunition’ against any owners (who might use their apartment 1-3 months a year themselves and leased out other times) or landlords who act responsibly.

    Can someone tell me the problem, preceived or actual, with :-

    – leases of a minimun of 3 months, thru a RE Agent

    – leases which meet the local council’s DA/LEPs requirements

    I would have thought councils & Govt acknowledges the need of these types of availability for : families relocating, renovators needing short leases, families visiting other family members, business etc. These are not the stereotyped AirBnB revellers/groups/partiers etc.