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Resident seeks reconsideration of short-term rental restrictions; town attorney recommends court appeals until local board formed
Summary
Resident Tyler Fisher asked the Selectboard to reconsider restrictions on his rented family home; town counsel advised appeals must be filed in Superior Court under Rule 75 until the town creates a local STR appeal board. STR compliance and potential future regulatory changes were discussed.
A Londonderry resident asked the Selectboard on Nov. 17 to reconsider restrictions applied to his family home that he rents when not in personal use. Tyler Fisher told the board he believed he did not need to file short-term rental paperwork because he owns the property and treats it as a private residence, and he said he answered town phone calls but did not receive two mailed notices.
Town Administrator Aileen Tulloch read a legal opinion from the town attorney advising that—until the town establishes a local short-term rental (STR) appeal board or process—anyone wishing to appeal a rental decision should "file in Superior Court under Rule 75 which covers claims against government action." Short-Term Rental Coordinator Andy Dahlstrom said the property "appears to function as an active short-term rental," estimating it operates about "180 nights per year." Board member Taylor Prouty noted that other STR owners have raised concerns but said changes must follow the regulatory process.
The Selectboard concluded it cannot process appeals until the town creates an appeal process or board. The board did not take further action on Mr. Fisher’s case at the meeting but encouraged continued engagement as potential amendments are considered.
