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The Toronto Star: Cottage country is locking down with new regulations ….

Cottage country is locking down with new regulations that make it harder to rent out cottages — and some owners are outraged More Ontario municipalities are implementing stricter short-term rental rules, pitting locals against cottage owners — and the people who rent them. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/cottage-country-is-locking-down-with-new-regulations-that-make-it-harder-to-rent-out/article_0b8c5c19-e3d7-5a8f-b100-afe867d24d41.html

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During the pandemic, the government was happy to offer staycation credits and encourage interprovincial travel, but now they claim STRs are erroding the communities. Its crazy how a year changes things

Another discussion around the reactions of Airbnb owners in British Columbia, Canada, to new regulations that aim to restrict short-term rentals. The regulations, which require hosts to obtain a license and adhere to specific rules, have prompted mixed responses among Airbnb operators. Some owners are supportive, believing that the regulations will help address housing affordability issues and ensure safety, while […]

Airbnb: Don’t support vilifying short-term rentals as part of a problem with Canada’s housing market

This is exactly what the local council and sadly some media have done. This negative STR narrative is a means to justify bad planning and knee jerk spending. Tiny township have already increased their license fees to off set losses associated with running this program. Those losses will hit taxpayers – when their initial justifications stated it wouldn’t. READ THE […]

Lawsuit challenges Burlington’s short-term rental ordinance

More STR groups are fighting their municipalities. This one is Burlington Vermont. It only takes a single win to set precedence READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://vtdigger.org/2023/09/01/lawsuit-challenges-burlingtons-short-term-rental-ordinance/

More than 100 Summit County Colorado homeowners sue over crackdown on short-term rentals

Glad to see many other STR owners aren’t simply rolling over to demands from their local council. Especially when they haven’t been sought to find common ground on the issue READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://coloradosun.com/2023/08/17/summit-county-homeowners-sue-short-term-rental/

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Canadians are being crushed by a housing crisis. Are short-term rentals to blame? The answer is NO

In Canada, the looming housing crisis has become a pressing concern, sparking debates and discussions across the nation. This multifaceted issue, marked by soaring home prices and limited affordable housing, is far from being solely attributed to short-term rentals, highlighting the need for a comprehensive examination of its intricate factors and potential solutions. Read the full article below 👇🏼 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/canadians-are-being-crushed-by-a-housing-crisis-are-short-term-rentals-to-blame-1.6911344

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SPOTLIGHT: I APPLIED FOR A STR LICENCE UNDER DURESS

I applied for a STR licence as I am a law-abiding citizen but I did so unwillingly and under duress. I deeply resent the overreaching rules, the strict conditions, the extra expenses, and the additional time and effort, not to mention the frustration and stress this licensing process is causing my family. I immediately contacted the Township as soon as […]

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SPOTLIGHT: TINY IS FOR EVERYONE

I was originally introduced to Tiny Township in my late teens by a friend whose family had a cottage in the Allenwood Beach area. The few times I was fortunate to be invited for the weekend, it was an escape from the city where I could enjoy the fresh air and scenery. We’d go for walks, enjoy the outdoor firepit […]

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SPOTLIGHT: RENTING OUR HOME FOR THE SUMMER MEANT A SAFER LIFESTYLE

This past summer we decided to give Airbnb a shot. Our STR is not just an STR. It is our home in Tiny Township where we’ve lived for the past 8 years. Life has gotten so expensive, which has resulted in my husband picking up extra long shifts – turning into 16-hour work days in a very dangerous line […]

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SPOTLIGHT: THE PRIVACY ACT MEANS SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY

The reason I am sharing this personal information is in hopes the council understands the concern my family and I have when we are told our address and personal information (emergency contact or not) will be made public if we apply for the STR license. Our family has been through a series of traumatizing experiences over the last few years. […]

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