By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
UPDATED
The City is seeking your feedback on short-term rental properties in Burlington.
Short-term rentals are when people rent out their residence, or part of their residence, for less than 30 consecutive days for a fee. Platforms, such as Airbnb and VRBO, offer a service where individuals can advertise and book their short-term rentals.
Your input will help inform City Council and City staff in the development and implementation of a city-wide Short-Term Rental Compliance and Licensing Program. A report, including the findings from the City’s engagement, will be shared with Burlington City Council in early 2025.
Take the survey at bit.ly/STRentalSurvey or join us for a virtual engagement session later this month. For dates and details, visit www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/strentals.
Gazette readers have views on this situation. One had this to say:
“With all the new condos being built that are so small my concern is that these will become AirBnB and that is not good for the residents who live full time in the building.
“Friends who are living beside homes that have become short term rentals are beside themselves. Parking on the grass, litter everywhere and noise from parties.
“In our condo we have passed a rule that there is a minimum of a one year lease, with no subletting.”
The one thing no resident wants is to have the house beside them become an AirBnB or VRBO. A friend has been dealing with excess noise, litter, and cars being parked on the lawn of the house next to them which has now become an AirBnB. Not to mention the constant turnover of people in the home.
My concern is that many of the small condo units being built and owned by real estate companies and people will be using them as rental properties will become AirBnB’s.
In our condominium a by-law was passed that indicates that there is a minimum one year lease on condos owned as property rentals. No sub-letting of the unit is allowed.
Buyers Beware…..make certain that this clause that a minimum one year rental is in the condo documents you receive before purchasing.