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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0675.049 2022-2024 From: Scott Haase Sent: Monday,January 22, 2024 11:35 AM To: Council Testimony Subject: TAR Legislation CD'' Dear Council; r r- I'm sure you're already aware of many of the oppositions to the proposed legislation, IL'nwever I wanted to provide my feedback as a local real estate agent, Realtor, and homeowner. Please see below: • Erosion of Private Property Rights: • Council members are attempting to erode constitutionally protected private property rights by telling where they can and cannot live on their property if operating a transient accommodation • How can the county add responsibilities to their already understaffed and overworked departments. We have concerns about inefficiencies in the County Planning Department and potential inconsistencies in enforcing regulations. • County Regulation Conflicts with State Law: • Proposed legislation contradicts Hawaii Revised Statutes 46-4A by attempting to phase our preexisting residential use. If this bill passes those operating legal unhosted 30+ rentals will be forced to cease operations. • Changes in minimum rental durations may lead to legal complexities and unfair stripping of homeowners' rights. Why should residents have to sue to enforce their rights? • Endangering Housing Security: • Bill 121 disproportionately affects lower socio-economic groups who need the. extra income to make ends meet. • No evidence presented that transient accommodations will convert to long- term or affordable housing. • Unreasonable Fines and Fees: • The onerous application process, high fees, and fines create financial burdens for lower-income residents. • Exorbitant fines and suspension of permits for repeated minor violatio are unreasonable. Comm. No. Ref. To: 212LEI) i Ref. Date JA ' 2 3 2024 • By focusing exemptions on specific professional groups such as nurses and doctors, this bill inadvertently creates a discriminatory framework • Overly Demanding Reporting Requirements: • This bill's definition of"hosting platforms" includes property managers and may increase liability and monthly reporting unreasonably. • Places an unreasonable workload on services, including 'mom and pop' setups managing direct bookings. • Lack of Enforcement of Existing Regulations: • Existing ordinance (2018-114) has not effectively deterred illegal vacation rentals. • County needs to actively enforce existing regulations before considering further changes. Scott Haase Hawaii I (RS-85994) I REALTOR® 3 " Washington I Broker(124242) I REALTOR® 4,': F bd scott©betterislandlifestyle.com (808) 398-5336 808.880.1290 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive#308 ` �lies Kamuela, HI 96743 and Gardens. A ( thebigislandrealtor.com 11SLAND in UFESTYLE The content of this email is confidential and intended for the recipient specified in message only. It is strictly forbidden to share any part of this message with any third party,without a written consent of the sender. If you received this message by mistake,please reply to this message and follow with its deletion,so that we can ensure such a mistake does not occur in the future. 2