BC to Bring in New Rules on Short-Term Rentals to Create More Housing

BC to Bring in New Rules on Short-Term Rentals to Create More Housing
British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks at the NDP Convention in Hamilton, Ont. on Oct. 13, 2023. The Canadian Press/Peter Power
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The British Columbia government has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing badly needed rental housing, in part by forcing those offering short-term accommodation to live on the property they’re renting.

The government says the legislation would rein in a rapidly expanding short-term rental market.