Summary of Online Survey Property Maintenance, Student Rentals, Role of Climate Change in Comprehensive Plan Feb – Mar 2014
The Respondents 223 completed surveys as of 3/24 Good age distribution but <25 under-represented
Affiliation with UMaine About half currently affiliated with UMaine, about half not; students under-represented
Type of Dwelling & Tenure Mostly homeowners in single-family homes
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Feb-Mar 2014 Online Survey
Property Maintenance Issues Overall Considered Occasional but Not Too Serious
Most Agree Poor Property Maintenance Harms the Property Values of Others ….
… But Tend to Support Regulating Exterior Conditions Only If a Health or Safety Issue
STUDENT RENTALS IN NEIGHBORHOODS Feb-Mar 2014 Online Survey
Student Rentals in Neighborhoods Considered Healthy, but 38% See Threat
Few Problems If Owner Is On the Premises
Strong Support for Qualified Local Property Manager
Majority support for limit on “student homes” in neighborhoods, but strong feelings both ways
ROLE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Feb-Mar 2014 Online Survey
Climate Change: Focus on Things Town Can Directly Affect …
… But Be Aggressive in Several Areas