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November 3rd, 2023

STR owners are being buillied as BC rolls out their new STR regulations

The regulations, aimed at curbing short-term rentals and increasing the availability of long-term housing, have stirred controversy and concern among property owners who rely on income from vacation rentals. Some argue that the regulations are causing financial strain and accuse the government of bullying them into compliance. The article highlights the challenges and debates surrounding the issue of short-term rentals […]

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October 30th, 2023

Half-baked B.C. legislation on short-term rentals leaves everyone guessing

Opinion: Telling people to wait for the regulations is the classic response of a government scrambling to fill in the blanks This is exactly what will lead to Tiny Townships STR bylaw demise. The rules are being made up as they go along, and ultimately demonstrates their lack of consultation with actual owners to find a common ground. This was […]

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October 28th, 2023

Who stands to gain the most from an STR crackdown? Not the housing market.

There is an ongoing debate over short-term rental regulations in British Columbia, Canada. The B.C. Hotel Association has been advocating for restrictions on short-term rentals, arguing that it would free up housing for hospitality workers. However, some short-term rental operators accuse the association of seeking to eliminate competition. The B.C. Hotel Association denies these allegations, emphasizing the importance of affordable […]

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October 25th, 2023

Cottage Life – October 2023

Cottage-country municipalities, rental owners respond to federal government’s rumoured plans to limit STRs READ MORE HERE: https://cottagelife.com/general/municipalities-rental-owners-respond-to-federal-governments-rumoured-plans-to-limit-strs/ FROM THE COTTAGE LIFE WEBSITE Since Tiny Township introduced STR regulations in August 2022, Mayor David Evans says the number of legally permitted STRs in the township has been reduced to 300. He says they had an estimated peak of 600 STRs during the […]

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October 24th, 2023

Smart Council – working with the public to understand the situation BEFORE drafting a bylaw

The city and University of Calgary are launching a public consultation to understand “issues and opportunities” related to the short-term rental market. The study indicates that short-term rentals have grown substantially over the years, raising concerns about their impact on housing availability and neighborhood dynamics. While some residents appreciate the economic benefits of hosting guests, others express concerns about potential […]

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