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This summary presents findings from an online survey conducted between February and March 2014, analyzing property maintenance, student rentals, and the role of climate change in local planning. A total of 223 surveys were completed, revealing a good demographic distribution but underrepresentation of respondents under 25. While homeowners reported occasional property maintenance issues, they generally agreed on its importance for neighborhood property values. Regarding student rentals, opinions were mixed, with many supporting regulation only in health or safety cases. Climate change emerged as a priority for local action.
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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
Feb-Mar 2014 Online Survey Property Maintenance
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
Feb-Mar 2014 Online Survey Student rentals in neighborhoods
Student Rentals in Neighborhoods Considered Healthy, but 38% See Threat
Majority support for limit on “student homes” in neighborhoods, but strong feelings both ways
Feb-Mar 2014 Online Survey Role of climate change in comprehensive plan