TO THE EDITOR:
I read the Nov. 18 article, Illegal renting scrutinized, with much interest, as I own Mill House Properties. I don’t always agree with town policy, and the occupancy ordinance is on the top of my list. I understand the intent, but the application totally misses.
The issues at North Columbia mentioned in the article are a prime example. The town allows four unrelated tenants to live there, but they only allow three bedrooms because it’s a duplex. And the town only allows two parking spaces for those four tenants. Town policy should make sense, and this numerical logic for a duplex is just plain silly.
The article also mentioned a student saying no houses are left for next year. Well, we have several houses and condos still available, so give us a call. Just remember, the closer to campus, the higher the rent.
Adam W. Jones
Mill House Properties
