As criticisms grow, the question is being asked: is Airbnb itself the problem — or are the guests?
A Victoria resolution to explore vacancy control failed narrowly at annual municipal convention
Short term rentals play integral role in local economy and fill accommodations gap: city staff
Set of five bylaws passed at Feb. 28 council meeting
Vacation rental units have effects on communities and neighbourhoods
Series of bylaws to set framework for short-term accommodations in community
Public hearing scheduled for Jan. 24, 2022
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered Laurinda Kalawarny to repay $4,900
Bylaw expected to come to council table for Dec. 13 meeting
Some worry they will lose income; others call for stricter rules
Currently, 174 short-term rental properties are operating without authorization in Summerland
Community has an estimated 250 private short-term units, but no regulations at present
Summerland has limited hotel and motel options
Summerland still does not have bylaw rules that govern the management of short-term rentals
Communities working to address regulations and effects of short-term rentals
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
