Airbnb urges hosts to push back on B.C. legislation to limit short-term rentals

Airbnb urges hosts to push back on B.C. legislation to limit short-term rentals

October 24, 2023 7:57 pm PST.

B.C.’s recently proposed legislation to limit short-term rentals across the province is not sitting well with Airbnb, which is now asking hosts to take action and voice their concerns. Kate Walker reports.

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