The City of London wants to impose new regulations on short -term housing leasing to improve the quality of life of city residents, according to a city planning expert.
For urban planner Pierre Filion, there are many advertisers on Airbnb rent their house without really knowing what is going on there. Occasionally, the houses in question are used to organize parties.
” In London, this is largely the question of parties which causes problems, because it is a city of students. “
Airbnb rentals will be limited to primary accommodation, according to a new city council decision. Last Tuesday, elected officials voted in favor of a regulation to regulate short-term housing leases displayed on platforms such as Airbnb. In addition to having a license and paying hotel tax, owners can only rent their primary accommodation.
What we are talking about is about 400 and 500 housing units that are rented on a short-term basis and where the owner does not live.Pierre Filion explained, adding that the application of the new measures will specifically depend on a municipal control along with inspectors having to scrutinize Airbnb advertisements to make sure regulations are being respected.
Source: Radio-Canada