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Queenstown commissioners debate long‑term rental license details, question inspections and fee transfers
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a draft long‑term rental ordinance and resolution on March 18, asking whether the town can require inspections or collect duplicate license fees on a property transfer; the town attorney said fees attach to the property and inspections and occupant‑count collection require review of state law.
The Queenstown Commission reviewed a proposed long‑term rental ordinance and accompanying resolution at its March 18 special meeting.
Commissioner Jim Watzin asked whether a license fee could be collected from a new owner if a rental property transfers during a license year and the previous owner already paid the fee. Town Assistant Attorney Jen Dindinger said the town could not collect a duplicate fee because the license is for the property rather than the owner, and collecting twice would require legal justification.
Commissioner Bryon Callahan said he is not in favor of mandatory inspection requirements for rental properties and asked whether the town could instead reserve the right to inspect but not make inspections a required condition of licensure. Callahan also asked whether the town may collect information on how many occupants live in a household as part of the license application. Dindinger said she will review state law and report back on both points.
Next steps: Dindinger will research state law on inspection authority and occupant‑count data collection and return with clarifying guidance before the commission takes further action on the draft ordinance and resolution.
