Montreal Implements Controversial Short-Term Rental Regulations
Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:21 pm
Montreal city officials have rolled out new rules limiting the rental of primary residences to a maximum 31-day period during peak tourist season. While critics claim the ban may hurt tourism and fail to address the housing crisis, city leaders remain unfazed and determined to rein in the short-term market.
Montréal va de l’avant avec de nouvelles règles interdisant certaines locations à court terme pendant neuf mois par an. L’objectif de cette mesure est d’atténuer la crise du logement et de porter un coup dur à la longue lutte contre les annonces immobilières non autorisées.
The bylaw will allow people to rent their principal residences for periods of 31 days or less only during peak tourist season
Critics warn new limits will threaten tourism sector, punish responsible hosts and do little to fix the city's housing crisis
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