Websites such as Airbnb and Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) help property owners “share” their extra space by renting homes, apartments, and spare rooms.
Known as part of the “sharing economy,” property owners and tenants, called “hosts,” give strangers keys, front door codes, and gate openers. This can bring parking problems, noise, and crime into previously quiet residential communities.
If neighbours complain or police are called, strata councils and municipalities can take action. So who has authority over short-term rentals and how do you protect yourself? Read the full REBGV article to find out.
Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver via http://www.rebgv.org/when-renting-spare-room-trouble
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