Saratoga Springs leaders, realtors seek middle ground for short-term rentals
Tourists in Saratoga Springs for the Belmont Stakes are going to need a place to stay. Short-term rentals are one way to do it. However, city officials are looking to regulate them and add fees, based on how many times landlords rent their property.
Tourists in Saratoga Springs for the Belmont Stakes are going to need a place to stay. There are not enough hotels to meet the demand, according to city officials.
Short-term rentals are one way to do it. However, leaders are looking to regulate them and add fees based on how many times landlords rent their property.
Realtors and city leaders are now working together to find middle ground.
The city is still working on the legislation, and nothing has been passed yet.
Meantime, New York state is also looking to pass short-term rental legislation.
Hear one realtor’s thoughts on why these discussions have taken so long by watching the video of Tessa Bentulan’s story.