short term rentals

Strata corporations in B.C. can still restrict short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or VRBO rental services, with bylaws, despite new legislation introduced by the provincial government last November. (Unsplash photo)

Stratas can still say ‘no’ to short-term stays despite ban on other rental restrictions

Short-term rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO considered business activities

 

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 photo, a cleaning lady works in an apartment located on Airbnb in Paris. Airbnb hosts are facing an onslaught of frustrations born of renting out their properties to short-term guests. Certain guests have proven disrespectful of hosts’ homes, with some squatting illegally — and getting away with it — and others trashing properties with Silly String, feces and more. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)

Airbnb hosts are sick of Airbnb, too

As criticisms grow, the question is being asked: is Airbnb itself the problem — or are the guests?

 

Delegates at the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Whistler considered several resolutions on housing Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of Union of British Columbia Municipalities)

UBCM calls for review of speculation tax, more control over short-term rentals

A Victoria resolution to explore vacancy control failed narrowly at annual municipal convention

 

Cumberland has adopted its amended zoning bylaw to cover short-term vacation rentals. (Pixabay)

Cumberland adopts short-term vacation rental bylaw

“This is a big item off our plate.”

Cumberland has adopted its amended zoning bylaw to cover short-term vacation rentals. (Pixabay)
Cumberland will hold a public hearing July 6 on its bylaw for short-term vacation rentals. (Pixabay)

Cumberland’s vacation rental policy goes to public hearing

“It’s amazing what months of discussion look like in a bylaw, in a few lines”

Cumberland will hold a public hearing July 6 on its bylaw for short-term vacation rentals. (Pixabay)
An Airbnb map from 2021 shows several properties for rent in Cumberland. Screenshot, Airbnb.ca

Cumberland gathers ideas for short-term rental policy

Village has been holding workshops, online survey to take input

An Airbnb map from 2021 shows several properties for rent in Cumberland. Screenshot, Airbnb.ca
The City of Victoria won several court cases against residents who were illegally operating short-term rentals. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria points to court wins as proof short-term rental crackdown is working

Fines totalling $20,000 upheld by courts, five residents banned from operating short-term spaces

The City of Victoria won several court cases against residents who were illegally operating short-term rentals. (Black Press Media file photo)
An Airbnb map shows several properties for rent in Cumberland. Screenshot, Airbnb.ca

Cumberland explores short-term rental effect on housing for residents

Council also wants to look at collecting hotel tax revenue from commercial rentals

An Airbnb map shows several properties for rent in Cumberland. Screenshot, Airbnb.ca
Police had no right to seize hidden bedside camera from Airbnb condo in Toronto, judge says

Police had no right to seize hidden bedside camera from Airbnb condo in Toronto, judge says

The decision effectively ended the voyeurism prosecution of the Toronto condo owner, Michael Chow

Police had no right to seize hidden bedside camera from Airbnb condo in Toronto, judge says
Chris Lehane, Airbnb’s senior vice president of global policy and communications, joined by doctors, takes questions during a news conference in Toronto, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

VIDEO: Airbnb restricts young people from renting after slew of deadly house parties

People under 25 years old will be restricted from renting full houses, independent suites

Chris Lehane, Airbnb’s senior vice president of global policy and communications, joined by doctors, takes questions during a news conference in Toronto, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young