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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:51 pm
by PA Girl
Exit Zero wrote:Maybe the owners of all the mega million $$ villas on STJ should just buy a vehicle or 2 for the exclusive use of their rental tenants - easily added to the rate cost after the insurance issue is resolved - and it can become just another discretionary amenity requirement like A/C and swimming pool.
We has this on Anguilla and Provo when renting normal, mid-range houses. I suspect the insurance laws/legal climate on those islands is quite different than in the US.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:04 pm
by surfnh
wow, I guess I was really surprised by all the reaction to this. My first thought......this is super if less people visit STJ, they'll be room to park at Francis now!
sorry....couldn't resist.....
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:10 pm
by lprof
A petition is circulating... if you wish to sign it...
http://www.change.org/petitions/governm ... -transport
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:52 pm
by Terry
Hubby and I were viewing this thread and thinking it would be a great time, if funds were endless, to buy land and open up a car rental agency on STJ.
Does anyone know the history of this law and why it came into play in the first place..way back and also why it's rearing it's ugly head?
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:56 pm
by CBama
car rental company told me law was from 1968
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:02 pm
by Terry
When we rented our jeep on STT, 7 yrs ago, we were never informed by the rental company (can't remember who it was...but it was a major company) of this law. We were never informed by the barge company and thank God, we weren't ticketed on STJ either.
I agree with whoever suggested that this is a lobbyist move. Someone is making a pocket full of cash off this "reminder" of a law that was never really enforced.
It will make people more afraid to rent on STT and take the chance.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:26 pm
by mnfun2bme
I've contacted as many people listed as possible, I have signed the petition.
Grass roots campaign is needed to get this changed. People... we must step up here!
Sorry to those of you who are affected with upcoming trips.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:29 pm
by Pia
"Hubby and I were viewing this thread and thinking it would be a great time, if funds were endless, to buy land and open up a car rental agency on STJ"
Unfortunately the number of rental cars allowed on St John and St Thomas are regulated - STJ has around 600 divided between all the rental agencies and I believe we are at our maximum limit so no more are allowed (so I have been told)
Pia
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:57 pm
by Terry
Hey, about owning a car rental agency on STJ...you know I was kidding, right? Thank you for thinking that we have the cash, but Wrong!
Hey, Pia's right, there are plenty of car rental sites on STJ...it's just good to plan ahead.
My understanding. All will be well tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:24 pm
by RonUSVI
I have been told that the whole thing will come to an end tomorrow as far as the 'new' law is concerned. I understand that legal counsel will look into the legality of it all. I also understand that more rental plates or quotas, will become available to STJ, so they can better fend off STT rentals, which I doubt as the prices are better in STT.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:46 pm
by Exit Zero
RL -- I absolutely respect your position in the community so I only ask in a bowing deference ---"I have been told that the whole thing will come to an end tomorrow as far as the 'new' law is concerned. I understand that legal council will look into the legality of it all."
I am guessing it is 'legal counsel" - as you state is is not a 'new' law - but pray tell, who says it will end tomorrow, which would be propitious of course and of great relief to many -better yet, do you know why the original letter compliance was issued?
Here you go! A little earlier than I presumed
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:15 am
by RonUSVI
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:31 am
by Exit Zero
Thank You Mr. RL for all the late night posting.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:05 am
by CBama
"power of the people" worked temporarily anyway in this instance...which is not usually the case
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:13 am
by Anthony
I am just happy to see RL posting!!!
