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From: Ben Kieffer To: Jeremy Barnhart Cc: John Kieffer Subject: Rental Restriction comments Date: Monday, November 06, 2017 12:50:57 PM Hello Jeremy, Thank you for including me in the commentary for the proposed rental restriction. We will be on vacation during the council meeting on November 13th, or we would attend. Please use my comments during the discussion as I feel they are valuable. I would like to start out explaining that I own and operate a property management company in the Twin Cities, specifically dealing with townhome and condominium association management. I fell this gives me lots of background on this subject as each community we manage has their own governing documents and board of directors, similar to any city. We have been discussing this item in depth as the Super Bowl is among us. Most HOA's ban 'transient hotel usage' which would be considered any tenant that is not staying longer than the lease term set by the association. (3 months to 1 year for most HOA's). I personally feel that adding this restriction is removing a right we had as a homeowner when we purchased the home. While I understand that laws may be implemented at any time, this is one which affects my rights as a homeowner. Instead of fully banning the short term leasing, why not put restrictions on it? In some of the HOA's we manage, we have put harsh rental restrictions on the owners for not following guidelines, which can then be passed on to the renters. For instance, one community we manage has a $1,000 fine without warning for any unit which does not abide by the guidelines set by the rules and regulations. It is mandatory that the renters sign off on this, and pay a deposit up to this amount to the landlord in case of any mishaps. Similar to a rental license in other cities, Orono could implement a license with stipulations. The license could be pulled if any of the stipulations are broken, and/or a fine could be assessed. After hearing of the nuisances of the subject property, it seems that the owner of that property is not taking responsibility of the tenants, and the owner should most definitely be held liable for the inappropriate behavior which is occurring there; but should not punish the rest of the community for their actions. As a homeowner who is looking into using their primary residence to rent out a handful of times per year on a site such as AirBnB.com, it is in my best interest to make sure that the current tenants are using the property in the correct manner. How is this going to be policed if a full restriction in place? I also use my property to hold several events throughout the year with family and friends, some of which do not involve me being present at the function. What will the complaint/investigation look like? What will stop homeowners from renting to someone for 30 days, but having a backdoor agreement to only staying for 3? What currently happens to homeowners which hold parties similar to the subject property? are they penalized in some way through city law? I have an acquaintance who rented a property thought the summer on Lake Minnetonka (not in