For purposes of this subchapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section:
LOCAL CONTACT PERSON. An owner, representative of the owner or local property manager who lives in the City of Elephant Butte or within proximity of the city limits such that he/she is available to respond within an hour or less to tenant and neighborhood questions or concerns and is authorized to respond to any violation of this section and take remedial action.
MANAGING AGENCY or AGENT. A person, firm or agency licensed with the New Mexico Real Estate Commission representing the owner of the short-term residential rental or a person, firm or agency owning the residential unit.
OPERATOR. The person who is the proprietor of a short-term residential rental, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sub-lessee, or mortgagee in possession.
OWNER. The person(s) who owns the short-term residential rental.
RENUMERATION. Compensation, money, rent, or other consideration given in return for occupancy, possession or use of real property.
RENT. The consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a short-term residential rental, valued in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, property and services of any kind or nature, without any deductions therefrom whatsoever.
SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL. A dwelling unit that is permitted under the base residential zoning of the area in which it is located and that is rented for the purpose of overnight lodging for a period of not less than one night nor more than 29 consecutive days to the same person or persons.
SLEEPING UNIT. A room or space in which people sleep, which can also include permanent provisions for living, eating, and either sanitation or kitchen facilities, but not both.
THIRD-PARTY INTERNET LISTING SERVICE. An internet-based (or online) marketplace that connects owners of short-term residential rentals to potential renters by way of a website and in exchange for a service fee. Third-party listing agent shall not mean local contact person or managing agency or agent as defined in this subchapter.
(Ord. 202, passed 4-20-2022)