A City of Edmonton study to the metropolis assembly municipality readying committee suggested councillors should not adhd much regulations to short-term rentals specified arsenic those often listed connected Airbnb and VRBO.
But connected Tuesday, councillors voted against the proposal and inquire unit to research really to adhd much regulations to the industry.
The metropolis has already seen immoderate changes. Last year, a mobility passed to require short-term rentals to person a business license, which accrued those licenses by 70 per cent.
Now, councillor Michael Janz dream to spot much regulations to level the playing section pinch hotels and different commercialized lodgings.
Last year, he said the rentals were contributing to Edmonton's lodging shortage, arsenic immoderate homeowners acquisition properties for the sole intent of renting night-to-night.
While the setup mightiness beryllium lucrative for investors, Janz said it's not bully for the rental marketplace nor group looking for longer-term rentals.
In a connection to BERITAJA, Airbnb said metropolis officials person been clear that short-term rental rules are moving arsenic intended, adding compliance is precocious and section hosts are operating responsibly.
City management will person twelvemonth to return pinch its findings.