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East Hampton Panel Says New State Law, Online Competition Hurt Local Rental Market

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The panel at the Press Sessions,

The panel at the Press Sessions, "The Evolving South Fork Rental Market," at Rowdy Hall on Thursday, February 13. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Planning Board member Phil Keith. Mr. Keith is also a columnist for The Soputhampton Press and a frequent Airbnb host. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Planning Board member Phil Keith. Mr. Keith is also a columnist for The Soputhampton Press and a frequent Airbnb host. DANA SHAW

Tom Ruhle, director of housing, East Hampton Town. DANA SHAW

Tom Ruhle, director of housing, East Hampton Town. DANA SHAW

Christine Perrucci Smith, Attorney Esseks, Hefter, Angel, Di Talia & Pasca, LLP. DANA SHAW

Christine Perrucci Smith, Attorney Esseks, Hefter, Angel, Di Talia & Pasca, LLP. DANA SHAW

Judi Desiderio, CEO and president, Town & Country Real Estate.

Judi Desiderio, CEO and president, Town & Country Real Estate.

Judi Desiderio, CEO and president, Town & Country Real Estate.

Judi Desiderio, CEO and president, Town & Country Real Estate.

Christine Perrucci Smith, Attorney Esseks, Hefter, Angel, Di Talia & Pasca, LLP. DANA SHAW

Christine Perrucci Smith, Attorney Esseks, Hefter, Angel, Di Talia & Pasca, LLP. DANA SHAW

Panelists Judi Desiderio, Phil Keith and Tom Ruhle. DANA SHAW

Panelists Judi Desiderio, Phil Keith and Tom Ruhle. DANA SHAW

Michael Daly poses a question to the panel. DANA SHAW

Michael Daly poses a question to the panel. DANA SHAW

Jane Holden. DANA SHAW

Jane Holden. DANA SHAW

Jenice Delano

Jenice Delano

authorStephen J. Kotz on Feb 18, 2020
The East End rental market, which once ran like clockwork, with many year-rounders augmenting their income by leasing their homes each summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day, has seen... more

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