By Phil Orlandella
As he promised at neighborhood meetings, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has filed short-term rental legislation geared toward regulating as well as fostering the growth of the emerging technologies sector in Massachusetts.
The Short-Term Rental Industry presents both challenges and opportunities and the legislation works to cover all of the issues while generating considerable new revenues for the state.
“This proposal will generate up to $50 million in new funds for state and local government with a significant portion being put towards programs addressing low and moderate income housing,†Rep. Michlewitz said.
“First and foremost, we must maintain that any and all public safety measures are undertaken and adhered to for the protection of both renters and residents in the neighboring community,†he said.
“Inspections, proper insurance and greater levels of transparency with access to information are vital to ensure this,†the Representative added.
At several North End/Waterfront neighborhood meetings, residents have expressed the need for legislation to govern this service.
They have also complained about late-night, early-morning disturbances relating to the coming and going of renters and vehicles.
“We have to safeguard homeowners to guarantee their investments are protected and their rights to grow those investments are secure,†he said.
“By creating defined levels and classifications we differentiate between small homeowners and large corporate entities and treat them accordingly.â€
“In addition, we will help those hosts who are participating in this industry on a less frequent basis by assessing them at a lower rate than other, larger hosts,†he added.
“It is essential that we provide a level playing field for all rentals throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,†Michlewitz said.
“Ensuring a level of equity that will allow for our already robust hospitality industry to thrive, and continue to be the major economic engine it has been,†Michlewitz added.
Short-Term Rental Legislation
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