How a popular tourist town manages its short-term rentals while protecting its resources with Host Compliance Lake George, New York OVERVIEW Lake George, New York, is in a popular resort area and sought to proactively identify properties being used for short-term rentals (STRs). The town sought a more efficient, less manual solution to pinpoint STRs so they could not only ensure proper permits were issued and enforced, but that they were protecting the fragile ecological environment of Lake George and preventing a strain on natural resources. SITUATION As more homes were converted to STRs and more visitors were staying in these properties, town officials became concerned about the impact tourists and their activities would have on the area’s lake and other resources. Managing STRs

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