AirBnB opposes legislation, calls for different approach, Opposition worried about collateral damage
Legislation tabled Monday morning establishes new requirement but not everywhere
Ravi Kahlon also did not rule out province-wide registry for short-term vacation spots
Ravi Kahlon has concerns with the industry as he says it’s taking up too much housing stock
Short-term rentals make up 13.3% of Victoria’s accommodation services revenue: Stats Canada
As criticisms grow, the question is being asked: is Airbnb itself the problem — or are the guests?
Municipal delegates call for review of speculation tax, more control over short-term rentals
Councillors debated but declined to implement tougher enforcement measures
Fines totalling $20,000 upheld by courts, five residents banned from operating short-term spaces
“It’s been a sad case of cat and mouse and see what we can get away with.”
The Township works on a complaint-based system to pursue bylaw breakers
The decision effectively ended the voyeurism prosecution of the Toronto condo owner, Michael Chow
People under 25 years old will be restricted from renting full houses, independent suites
Anyone without a proper business license could face $500 per day in fines
Bylaw amendments hike fees, require homeowner’s presence
Facebook group mounting defence against proposed vacation rental rules
