short term rentals

Angela Mason of Amala Vacation Rental Solutions Ltd. in the ‘Air Lobby’ storefront her business operates on Pandora Avenue. Amala may not be able to continue most of its operations when the new short-term rental regulations come into force. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Victoria business petitions to stop B.C.’s incoming short-term rental law

New regulations would effectively end the businesses ability to operate

  • Apr 14, 2024

 

A sign indicating Airbnb rentals are not permitted is seen at the entrance to a condo tower, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The provincial government last month introduced legislation to limit short-term rentals in many cities in British Columbia in an effort to put thousands of units back into the long-term rental pool, with the changes coming into effect in May. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s short-term rental industry braces for shrinkage as new rules loom

CEO of rental management firm says she plans to shutter May 1 due to coming restrictions

 

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto, here seen in September, supports new legislation limiting short-term rentals. (Black Press Media file photo)

Housing-starved communities call short-term rental changes a good start

AirBnB opposes legislation, calls for different approach, Opposition worried about collateral damage

 

The provincial government has tabled legislation to limit short-term term rentals Monday (Oct. 16), but not everywhere in the province. (Black Press Media file photo)

Province to limit short-term rentals in some B.C. communities, but not all

Legislation tabled Monday morning establishes new requirement but not everywhere

The provincial government has tabled legislation to limit short-term term rentals Monday (Oct. 16), but not everywhere in the province. (Black Press Media file photo)
Legislation to regulate short-term vacation rentals is coming in the fall and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says it will help return housing stock to the non-vacation rental market. (Black Press Media file photo)

New law will help track and enforce vacation rentals: housing minister

Ravi Kahlon also did not rule out province-wide registry for short-term vacation spots

Legislation to regulate short-term vacation rentals is coming in the fall and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says it will help return housing stock to the non-vacation rental market. (Black Press Media file photo)
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, seen in this 2021 photo, will be tabling legislation in the fall that will address housing being converted into short-term rentals and could require platforms to be more transparent with local governments. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

B.C. housing minister tight-lipped on looming short-term rental regulations

Ravi Kahlon has concerns with the industry as he says it’s taking up too much housing stock

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, seen in this 2021 photo, will be tabling legislation in the fall that will address housing being converted into short-term rentals and could require platforms to be more transparent with local governments. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Strata corporations in B.C. can still restrict short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or VRBO rental services, with bylaws, despite new legislation introduced by the provincial government last November. (Unsplash photo)

Stratas can still say ‘no’ to short-term stays despite ban on other rental restrictions

Short-term rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO considered business activities

Strata corporations in B.C. can still restrict short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or VRBO rental services, with bylaws, despite new legislation introduced by the provincial government last November. (Unsplash photo)
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 photo, a cleaning lady works in an apartment located on Airbnb in Paris. Airbnb hosts are facing an onslaught of frustrations born of renting out their properties to short-term guests. Certain guests have proven disrespectful of hosts’ homes, with some squatting illegally — and getting away with it — and others trashing properties with Silly String, feces and more. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)

Airbnb hosts are sick of Airbnb, too

As criticisms grow, the question is being asked: is Airbnb itself the problem — or are the guests?

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 photo, a cleaning lady works in an apartment located on Airbnb in Paris. Airbnb hosts are facing an onslaught of frustrations born of renting out their properties to short-term guests. Certain guests have proven disrespectful of hosts’ homes, with some squatting illegally — and getting away with it — and others trashing properties with Silly String, feces and more. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)
Delegates at the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Whistler considered several resolutions on housing Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of Union of British Columbia Municipalities)

UBCM calls for review of speculation tax, more control over short-term rentals

A Victoria resolution to explore vacancy control failed narrowly at annual municipal convention

Delegates at the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Whistler considered several resolutions on housing Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of Union of British Columbia Municipalities)