I maybe wrong but I think the underlying, unspoken problem is the 'habitual transient tenant.' People who have been evicted for non-payment or lease violations. Am I being a bit elitist? Some of you will readily say so. Am I talking about economic class restrictions? Yes, I guess I am.
I, and the vast majority of us, worked very hard to be able to own a home in TV. It is natural and reasonable to wish to protect our often largest investment.
A more pertinent safeguard system might require proof of one's existing permanent residence back in our state or province - not home ownership necessarily - deeds, leases, etc.
As to those unable to produce such, have a required submission of previous rentals or ownership in the past three years, with written consent of the applicant for landlord inquiry with previous ones.
I hasten to add that I am not in any way seeking to impede family trusts or other estate planning devices. I am talking about rentals to individuals. The short term rental which has been a tradition here would not be curtailed at all by an added requirement of proof of out of Villages permanent residence.
A very real problem though, does exist in trying to answer the wise question above - Who or what agency will promulgate these post deed restrictions on one's property use?
I know there are all sorts of problems that can be pointed out to me, but please remember this is a single post, not a legislative draft, nor a complete answer. So point out the shortcomings without personal attacks please.
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