Pocono Mountain Regional Police Community Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7 PM
From our Board Member Marty Nicoll
Continue the conversation in our Member's Forum for updates and schedule: https://poconosvro.wildapricot.org/Members-Forum/13369241
Coverage Townships:
- Barrett
- Coolbaugh
- Mount Pocono
- Tobyhanna
- Tunkhannock
Attendees:
Police Chief, Police Administration, and a Supervisor from every township.
During the meeting, the topic of Short-Term Rentals (STR) was discussed, with many supervisors inquiring about the volume of STR complaints. The Police Chief mentioned that there are very few complaints, as sometimes neighbors report issues to the Police but not to the Community, or vice versa.
Key Points from the Meeting:
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Working with Police on STR Issues:
- If the problem is an ordinance or law violation, STR owners or property managers should be present to meet the police at the property.
- The Police will not respond without a responsible person present.
- Police will knock on the door and work with guests to ensure compliance or, if necessary, evict them based on the incident severity and renter’s response.
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Three Strikes Rule:
- This is a township issue requiring three convictions in court. STR owners should consult their township for details.
Pennsylvania Innkeepers Rights Act of 1996:
- This act protects innkeepers by allowing them to refuse accommodations for reasons such as public health and safety, inability to pay, disorderly behavior, unlawful purposes, and dangerous property.
- STR owners should learn how to utilize this act with problem renters.
Upcoming Training:
- Chief of Police Christopher Wagner has agreed to a Zoom training event for STR owners to better understand managing problem renters and working with the police force.
- A schedule for this training will be provided soon.
Stay tuned for further updates and training schedules to enhance your understanding and management of STR properties.
PMRP Meeting Notes and updates: https://pmrpd.com/meeting-information
