In the absence of a bylaw restricting short-term rentals, city enforcement officers are virtually powerless to address the issues emanating from the Lakeshore Rd. But Taylor said the outcome of the Toronto appeal will give Newmarket the advantage of provincial direction on the matter. He also said it’s important to look at both sides of the short-term rental issue. The town is restricting the short-term rental to homes that are the principal residence of the landlord. There were about 200 short-term rentals in Oakville in 2017.

Source: thestar October 20, 2019 11:11 UTC