Airbnb

• Scammed New Zealand couple booted from Toronto AirBnB by police

  Syeda Farhana Shariff and Shariff Masudul Haque had rented a Front Street West apartment listed on the Airbnb website but were forced out by the owner who had called police.

  Canada

  Jul 28
  
• City of Penticton looking at short-term rental impact

  As of Wednesday, there were 499 rentals listed on various sites in Penticton, but over 100 of the properties are unlicensed.

  Canada

  Jul 21
  
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• City of Hamilton closer to tightening short-term rental rules targeting so-called ‘party houses’

  Hamilton's planning committee has given staff direction to proceed with a plan for licensing short-term rental properties limiting the renting of principal residences.

  Canada

  Jul 6
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• Why affordable worker housing is the latest hurdle for Canada’s tourist town hotspots

  Businesses in tourist hotspots far from big cities are feeling the pinch of affordable housing, as smaller communities struggle to lure workers amid labour crunch and rising rents.

  Consumer

  Jul 1
• Vernon, B.C. considers short-term rental regulation

  The municipality says currently some vacation rentals are having an impact on neighbours and there are concerns about the impact on the long-term rental market.

  Canada

  Jun 28
• Airbnb host released on bail after alleged knife attack on Alberta sisters at Vancouver rental

  A Vancouver Airbnb host arrested and charged after an alleged knife attack on two young women in a Kitsilano apartment building has been released on bail.

  Crime

  Jun 27
• Council approves bylaw for Airbnb, short-term rentals in London, Ont.

  In a move that's been years in the making, council approved a bylaw that looks to regulate short-term rentals in an effort to quell public nuisance parties and boost housing.

  Politics

  Jun 14
• Airbnb host arrested after alleged knife attack on two sisters at Vancouver rental

  In a statement, Airbnb said incidents like this are exceptionally rare, but when they do happen, it takes immediate action to support guests.

  Crime

  Jun 13
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• City explores regulations for short-term rentals, asking Winnipeggers for feedback

  The city wants to hear from Winnipeggers on what regulations should be put in place for short-term rentals, like Airbnb.

  Economy

  Jun 2
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• Airbnb to shut down all China listings from July 30

  Airbnb made the announcement on its official WeChat account without elaborating on the reasons behind the decision

  Economy

  May 24