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#1841 Mike K.

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Posted 09 December 2024 - 08:07 AM

Allow micro-condos (under 400 sq. ft.) unsuitable for long-term rentals in appropriately zoned downtown tourism areas to offer short-term rentals: They are not taking away affordable or appropriate housing.



But hold on, isn’t the City’s MMHI all about these small units? And what about the provincial SMUH or whatever it’s called, allowing up to four units on a SFD lot? These are not going to be large units, the way the program is described with a primary residence and three suites.

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#1842 spanky123

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Posted 09 December 2024 - 09:25 AM

But hold on, isn’t the City’s MMHI all about these small units? And what about the provincial SMUH or whatever it’s called, allowing up to four units on a SFD lot? These are not going to be large units, the way the program is described with a primary residence and three suites.

 

The 4/6 unit proposals that I have seen go through as generally for 800-900 sq ft townhome ish developments where the developer can still get $1M a unit in decent neighbourhoods.



#1843 Mike K.

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Posted 09 December 2024 - 10:06 AM

Can you link to a 4-unit MMHI or SMUH (Bill 44) project that I can reference, that went through locally? I’d be curious to see the layouts.

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#1844 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 05 January 2025 - 06:42 AM

Since new restrictions on short-term rentals were put in place last May, owners of 1,500 units throughout the province have been informed that they are not in compliance, B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says.

 

Most owners immediately moved into compliance once reached by the province’s 11-person enforcement team, but 75 cases remain under investigation and could result in fines of up to $5,000 per day if they are deemed to be contravening the rules, Kahlon said.

 

Under the new regulations, owners can only rent out their primary residence or a unit on that property, such as a laneway house or secondary suite. They are required to register with their local municipality and maintain a valid business licence.

 

About 1,300 of the 1,500 non-compliant cases stemmed from public complaints, Kahlon said.

 

 

 

https://www.timescol...launch-10032911



#1845 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 02 February 2025 - 11:11 AM

The City of Montreal is tightening the rules on short-term rentals arranged through companies like Airbnb as it tries to keep rising rents in check.

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said Thursday the regulations introduced by the Quebec government aren't working. The city is moving to therefore only allow short-term rentals between June 10 and Sept. 10 at primary residences across the city.

The rest of the year, short-term rentals will be allowed exclusively in properly registered units within zones permitted by the city.


https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7445844



As it stands, more than half of roughly 4,000 units available on the short-term rental market are illegal, according to the city. The changes could therefore free up 2,000 units to the long-term rental market, the city said.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 02 February 2025 - 11:12 AM.


#1846 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 06 February 2025 - 03:51 PM

Amala is a property management company that provides cleaning, client communication and other tasks for owners of about 100 units in downtown Victoria. It also runs Air Lobby, a physical location on Pandora Avenue, where guests staying in those units can store luggage and bikes or pick up keys.

 

https://vancouversun...gainst-province

 

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$3,500/Monthly

 

 

B 556 Pandora Ave
Victoria, British Columbia V8W1N7

 

https://www.realtor....ctoria-downtown


Edited by Victoria Watcher, 06 February 2025 - 03:52 PM.


 



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