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[email protected] HOME OF THE HIGHLAND STORM TheHighlanderThursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 INSIDE: DOG SLEDDING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGES 22-23 FREE A different kind of surfing: A young snowboarder tears down the hill during the 2017 SO Speed Series SBX/SX race Jan. 15 at Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride. Turn to page 21 for more photos. Photo by Alex Coop. Townships look at short-term rental rules Moffatt: Cottagers ultimately responsible for properties By Alex Coop When he and his wife go back to their with flexibility, since he doesn’t rent the neighbours on the lake, and only rents to home in Toronto, they sometimes rent out cottage out on a regular basis. people he feels comfortable with. During a lengthy fire ban last summer, their cottage through Airbnb, an online “It’s the only way to defray the costs of Most of the time, the renters are young Highlands East cottager Douglas Roger marketplace that enables them to advertise owning a cottage,” Roger said. “We price couples with a dog. recalls paddling around Salerno Lake and their cottage on Salerno Lake. for two people with additional charges for Roger charges anywhere from $150-$250 telling people to put their fires out. The two make sure their renters every person beyond that. per night, depending on the time of the year. Many of them, he presumes, weren’t understand the rules and regulations that “And I’ve refused to rent to people.” Airbnb users can post reviews about from the area and were likely renting the come with the territory.