Short-term Rental Rules

• 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
  
• Tourism Kelowna on new short-term rental rules: ‘We’re going to be closely monitoring’

  The new legislation targeting short-term rentals is slated to go into effect in May.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
  
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• Kelowna residents anxious for more clarity in wake of new short-term rental rules

  The new short-term rental rules, introduced by the provincial government this week, will take effect on May 1, 2024.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
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• Kelowna looking at allowing short-term rentals like Airbnb in secondary suites, carriage houses

  Regulation of short-term rentals in Kelowna has been controversial.

  Politics

  May 5, 2019
• Vancouver’s new short-term rental rules go into effect this weekend, but will owners comply?

  "There definitely will be enforcement, there will be tears. It will be a journey and will be something to be monitored."

  Sep 1, 2018
• Toronto condo owner battles board over sharing unit with Airbnb customers

  A downtown condo owner who charged "guests" to stay in his unit believes he didn't break any building rules.

  Consumer

  Dec 4, 2017
• Proposed changes to Vancouver’s short-term rental rules to add pressure to illegal hotels

  If approved next week, changes to the City of Vancouver's short-term rental rules could turn up the heat on illegal hotels.

  Jul 6, 2017