Vacation Rental

• Kelowna mayor believes new short-term rental rules will have immediate impact

  Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas is confident the new rules will have the desired effect, pointing to what happened in New York City as an example.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2023
  
• Vancouver man facing drug charges after ‘rescue’ from Winnipeg balcony

  While rescuing a Vancouver man who had locked himself out of a vacation rental unit, Winnipeg police found drugs and money in 'plain view' when they entered the suite.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2022
  
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• City of Vernon files civil suit against owners of ‘nuisance rental party house’

  According to the city, an upscale residence on Sun Peaks Drive is being used as a short-term rental and the owners do not live on-site.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Airbnb’s 2017 most-travelled list includes Edmonton family

  Jacqueline Comer, Scott Carter and their five-year-old daughter Ruby have already booked 43 short-term rentals using the platform.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2017
• Alberta couple launches WheelEstate for peer-to-peer RV travel trailer rentals

  After researching more affordable vacation options, an Alberta couple created WheelEstate, a website that connects trailer owners with people looking for short-term trailer rentals.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2017
• Warning about vacation rental scams

  Over the past few years, home rentals have become a popular alternative to hotels for would-be vacationers on the hunt for a good deal. But while websites like Craigslist can offer a good deal, they have also been making headlines for scams in recent years.

  Consumer

  Oct 7, 2015