Richmond moves to prohibit short-term rentals

Metro

Richmond has become the latest B.C. municipality to crack down on short-term rentals, but it’s taking a stricter approach than Vancouver, Nelson and Tofino, which have all proposed or passed motions to regulate, but allow, short-term rentals.

“The original staff approach was to regulate and control (similar to Vancouver),” said Malcolm Brodie, mayor of Richmond.

“But where we ended up as a council on Monday night was to recommend prohibition of short-term rentals unless they can fit into one of the exceptions, the biggest one which would be bed and breakfasts.” …

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