Manchester does not require an STR host to be physically present during guest stays, allowing both whole-unit rentals and home shares without an on-site hosting mandate under Chapter 80.
Some jurisdictions distinguish between hosted and unhosted STRs, requiring the operator to live on-site during guest stays. Manchester takes a permissive approach: whole-home rentals where the host is absent are permitted alongside home-share arrangements where the host remains present. Operators must still designate a local contact responsive to complaints within a reasonable window, maintain Chapter 80 registration, and ensure the unit complies with building, fire, and occupancy standards. New Hampshire's home-rule tradition and absence of STR preemption keep this rule local to Manchester.
Failing to provide a responsive local contact, ignoring nuisance complaints, or operating without Chapter 80 registration can result in citations and potential business-license suspension.
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