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WEB POLL: Should B.C. be stricter with short-term rentals, or ban them outright?

New regulations are expected this fall
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B.C. housing minister Ravi Kahlon speaks to the public at Seabird Island earlier this year. (Adam Louis/Observer)

The B.C. government says short-term rentals like AirBnB have a place in B.C.’s tourism sector, but also worry they’re taking up too much housing stock during a major shortage of affordable homes.

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is expected to bring in stronger regulations on the sector this fall.

What do you think the B.C. government should do about short-term rentals?



Matthew Claxton

About the Author: Matthew Claxton

Raised in Langley, as a journalist today I focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.
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