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Canada: Quebec to pass bill to ensure crackdown on illegal Airbnbs
Montreal/IBNS: Quebec’s regulation in holding short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb accountable for uncertified listings should reportedly be followed by more provinces, say advocates.
Last week, the Quebec government tabled a bill requiring short-term rental companies to ensure the certifications of their online listings by the province.
If passed, each illegal rental listing for such companies would face fines of up to $100,000.
Quebec and some cities across Canada reportedly have previously only targeted hosts with unregistered listings.
It would be illegal for anyone, according to Quebec’s bill, to advertise a short-term rental online without including the number and expiry date for their provincial certificate.
Thorben Wieditz of Fairbnb, a coalition of groups from the regulated hotel and B&B industry, reportedly said more provinces should follow Quebec’s lead.
(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)
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