For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LEASE. An agreement or act by which an owner gives tenants for valuable consideration, possession and use of property or a portion thereof for definite terms, at the end of the term which the owner has an absolute right to take control, use, and possession of the property.
LEASEE. The party to a lease who has obtained the temporary right to use and occupy property or a portion thereof.
OWNER. The record owner of property who engages in the business of furnishing for lease or for rent a short-term unit and who must be licensed both as business as provided by Chapter 110 and under this chapter.
RESPONSIBLE AGENT. The owner, the owner's agent, or owner's designee who is available to respond to any issues arising from a short-term rental unit within 60 minutes and who is authorized to receive written notice on behalf of the owner.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The rental of all or a portion of residential dwelling units rented or leased for less than 30 consecutive days when the property on which the accommodation is located is assessed for property tax purposes as residential property.
TOWN CLERK. The person employed or appointed by the Board of Trustees of the town to keep the books and records of the town on a day-to-basis.
TOWN MANAGER. The person appointed or employed by the Board of Trustees of the town to manage the day-to-day administrative duties of the town such to include, but not limited to, supervision of all departments and department heads in the day-to-day discharge of their respective duties and functions.
TOWN. The Town of La Jara, a political subdivision of the state of Colorado located in Conejos County thereof.
(Ord. 2020-1, passed 1-9-2020)