Airbnb

• Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras in rental properties

  Airbnb said the decision to ban indoor security cameras comes as part of an initiative to 'prioritize the privacy of our community.'

  Trending

  Mar 12
  
• ‘Insulting’: Frustration over Airbnb rentals grow in Montreal neighbourhood

  Activists are denouncing the presence of Airbnb in the new construction and say the borough is not doing enough to curb the presence of short-term rentals.

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
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• Kelowna council to consider asking for exemptions to new short term rental rules

  In addition to short term rentals being banned in secondary homes, the Central Okanagan city is also prohibiting them in principle residences.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• Airbnb owners in Victoria try to sell micro units but no one is buying

  As of May 1 property owners will no longer be able to post places to stay on sites like Airbnb unless they are in principal residences.

  Politics

  Jan 11
• Time’s up for some short-term rentals in B.C. as new housing rules transform scene

  Short-term rental managers are lamenting the demise of their business model, while real estate agents say investment properties owners are being forced to sell at a loss.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2023
• Regina Airbnb owner left to clean up the mess after police take down drug operation

  Regina Police say they raided the house as part of a drug operation investigation. The raid resulted in several suspects being arrested with no injuries.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2023
• B.C. housing minister tells people not to help ‘desperate scammers’ with Airbnb fraud

  B.C.'s minister of housing is warning people not to take part in short-term rental scams as the province moves to limit the hotel alternatives to increase housing stock.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2023
• BC United calls for changes to proposed crackdown on short-term rentals

  BC United housing critic Karin Kirkpatrick said that while action on short-term rentals is needed, the NDP's plan needs some 'common sense' changes.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2023
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• Kelowna to further limit short-term rental accommodation

  The proposed zoning bylaw changes in Kelowna are scheduled for a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2023
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• Airbnb and others are rental affordability lightning rods. Will reforms help?

  A new study argues that Airbnb has not had a tangible impact on rental rates in Canada's housing market as rhetoric around short-term rentals heats up nationally.

  Money

  Oct 21, 2023