A Landlord writes:
I would like to say that not all short term rentals create problems.
We have been doing this for 5 years and have never had an issue. We have a maximum of 4 people in our apartment and there has never been a complaint from the neighbours or any damage done to our apartment.
Mostly we get couples from overseas, people in Melbourne for medical treatment or from interstate on business. I find it laughable that we are supposed to protect the big hotel industry-the same people who charge exorbitant rates that few can afford.
We are retired, lost most of our super in the GFC caused by big business, who we now have to feel sorry for, and the income we get from the occasional rental helps us survive. The people who rent from us love the experience of living in a community which gives them a better feel for the city.
I find this is just another example of money and power being concentrated in the hands of the few. Why shouldn’t individuals make some money out of their property? I for one will fight this all the way. No-one can tell me that I can’t use my own property for any purpose I like as long as it is not illegal.
I also think your expression ‘strata parasites’ is unwarranted.