Vacation Rental Lawsuit Ends With Bar Harbor Victory

Supreme Court Confirms Superior Court’s Ruling CARRIE JONES MAR 28, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The town of Bar Harbor’s victory in a lawsuit about a vacation rental regulation vote was upheld by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which agreed with Superior Court Judge Robert Murray’s April decision. Erica Brooks and Victoria Smith had appealed that decision, which was then heard in December 2023. Brooks and Smith … Continue reading Vacation Rental Lawsuit Ends With Bar Harbor Victory

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Judge’s Short-term Rental Challenge Appealed

Case focuses on two-thirds rule and original 2-2 vote CARRIE JONES MAY 5, 2023 BAR HARBOR—Erica Brooks and Victoria Smith have filed an appeal in their lawsuit against the Town of Bar Harbor. The lawsuit centers on whether or not the town had misinterpreted its charter and code when voters approved a short-term rental ordinance. Part of the issue was whether or not that vote … Continue reading Judge’s Short-term Rental Challenge Appealed

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