October 5, 2016
The City of Vancouver’s plan to tackle short-term rentals may be a winner, based on the takes of those who came to a public hearing on the matter Wednesday — and that includes those of residents and staff at Airbnb. The city has proposed to sell business licences to residents who want to rent out their homes through short-term rental services. Homeowners and tenants would be allowed to apply for a licence, but only for their principal residences and so long as other rules like strata restrictions or tenancy terms don’t bar them from doing so. It would remain illegal for someone to rent out units that are not principal residences…
Source: http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/vancouver-council-supports-further-investigation-into-short-term-rental-tax
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