good point Paul, quite the grey area here...

speaking for the state of Vermont only, there are some serious loopholes.

'Camps' which abound here are usually considered such via a 'permanent' resident status.

So it is arguable that one could reside in such for 364 days, and viola! have all tax assessment, septic concerns,potable water, etc, follow suit.

Any authority in my experience focuses on rental property here.
As a former landlord i can see why they would, as there exists greater legal leverage for said authority to actually act on problems that may arise...

[This message has been edited by sparky (edited 01-01-2003).]