Councillors debated but declined to implement tougher enforcement measures
Fines totalling $20,000 upheld by courts, five residents banned from operating short-term spaces
There is not an established process in place for people seeking to reapply
The Township works on a complaint-based system to pursue bylaw breakers
The decision effectively ended the voyeurism prosecution of the Toronto condo owner, Michael Chow
People under 25 years old will be restricted from renting full houses, independent suites
Business licence fees and taxes bolster funds for city, tourism industry
Council seeks a meeting with the minister after receiving a dissenting letter
Anyone without a proper business license could face $500 per day in fines
Bylaw amendments hike fees, require homeowner’s presence
Owners of properties used for short-term rentals (STR), as well as companies…
Councillors approve in principle awarding contract to California company
Facebook group mounting defence against proposed vacation rental rules
City gets negative feedback on vacation rental rules
But catering to tourists more than residents can have harmful long-term effects
Local property owners and vacation rental operators mount defence against new STR regulations