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Short-term rentals

Published
November 21, 2019

Commentary: Portland needs more policies that encourage long-term neighbors

Columnist Greg Kesich should demand that the city think in terms of protecting working- and middle-class housing.
Published
October 24, 2019

Maine Voices: Portland should work toward new vision for developing housing

Viable ideas include setting up a revolving loan fund, encouraging a multifamily approach and building off-peninsula.
Published
October 16, 2019

Freeport sees first look at short-term rental ordinance

The proposal would include mandatory registration, penalties for non-compliance and a limit on the number of people allowed.
Published
September 4, 2019

Maine had more Airbnb summer guests, with hosts earning almost $56 million

Nearly 300,000 guests used the online service to rent rooms, apartments and homes in Maine from Memorial Day to Labor Day – almost double the number from 2 years ago.
Published
September 2, 2019

Short-term rental operators in South Portland respond to threat of legal action

The city is among many communities worldwide, including Portland and Cape Elizabeth, wrestling with rentals listed on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.

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Published
July 29, 2019

South Portland plans crackdown on short-term-rental scofflaws

The city is poised to send a letter threatening fines and possible court action if operators don't comply with regulations approved by voters.
Published
June 25, 2019

Cape Elizabeth resident returns to mysteriously clean house

Window blinds had been raised, sofa throws had been folded and bed sheets had been replaced with fresh linens.
Published
February 20, 2019

Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire

Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.
Published
January 14, 2019

Registration is slow under South Portland’s new short-term rental rules

Only one property was registered, inspected and licensed in the first two weeks – a single-family waterfront home near Willard Beach offering hosted stays overlooking Casco Bay.
Published
December 11, 2018

Lawsuit threat looms over South Portland’s short-term rental rules

While city officials prepare to enforce new short-term rental regulations starting Jan. 1, some operators appear to be taking 2019 reservations for unhosted stays that will be illegal in residential zones.