Ottawa city councillors hoping to bring an end to the noise, garbage and even violence that short-term vacation rentals sometimes attract unanimously approved strict new rules Thursday. "Enacting clear and concise short-term rental regulations has never been more important, and never been timelier," the association's president, Steve Ball, told a joint meeting of the city's planning and community and protective services committees. The city plans to establish a six-member enforcement team while it finesses the bylaw through a three-year pilot stage. Airbnb calls for delayAn Airbnb representative said the company would educate its hosts about the new municipal permit they'll now need to rent out their primary residence or rural cottage. "Limiting your supply of short-term rentals just before the reintroduction of travel is a mistake which will limit restaurant, small business and attraction recovery," Rotman warned.

Source: CBC News April 22, 2021 21:11 UTC