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Short answer: One of two scenarios... 1. Because the Strata (HOA in Canada) has no idea this is even an option. 2. Because most of them are in favour of it, (
by run4yourlives2 10y ago
Short answer: One of two scenarios...
1. Because the Strata (HOA in Canada) has no idea this is even an option.
2. Because most of them are in favour of it, (most likely).
A big issue with a lot of condos in major cities (particularly new construction) is that upwards of 50% of them (sometimes, even higher) are owned by investors not actually living in the building. It's only on site owners that care about the actual goings on of the space. Everyone else is just looking to make a buck.
- woofyman 10y agoThe building manager of my condo gave owners of Airbnb listed units 2 weeks to remove the listings or face fines.
- run4yourlives2 10y agoThe building manager is employed by the Strata, so in your case either the Strata bylaw already existed, or the Strata Council acted without explicit authorization. (Which they may have after seeing this issue regarding zoning.) This is why AGM's, Strata bylaws and Strata Council meeting minutes are important to read, not just throw into recycling.
- chx 10y agoOur building always had a short term ban, last year we added a specific anti-Airbnb clarification to it. Also, while normal bylaw violation is a $200 fine, rental violations are $500 fine and if I recall correctly, strata can fine you every week for that amount. As crazy Vancouver is, it still could be worth it but I also believe that a repeated infraction even if you pay the fines can lead to a lawsuit.