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Jack Mendes is already contemplating what he will do with his short term rental unit in downtown Kelowna, B.C., if new legislation prohibits him from renting it to vacationers four months out of the year. “I am positive that I will sell it,” Mendes told Global news. “Right now, we …
Read More »New short-term rental rules could impact Penticton tourism
It’s no secret that there are hundreds of short-term rentals in Penticton, B.C. However, with new provincial-wide regulations aimed at cracking down on these short-term rentals, local officials say it could have a major impact on the local tourism industry. “The people that are staying in short-term rental facilities don’t …
Read More »N.S. housing crisis: Province plans to impose steeper registration fees for short-term rentals – Halifax
The Nova Scotia government plans to introduce new legislation this fall to further regulate short-term rentals and impose higher annual registration fees. Short-term rental owners are already required to register their properties through the province, with annual registration fees of $50 to $150, depending on the number of bedrooms. In …
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