@Joanne--Jo-Jo-0
Hi Jo, I am sorry the long arm of officialdom has dealt this blow to you, and Canada (in general) has been hit rather badly as far as STR is concerned since two recent shootings in STR properties in Toronto.
This is why this bylaw has suddenly popped up!
I have just looked up your town bylaws and unfortunately you do fall under the category of banned listings. Here is the relevant bylaw.......
The only allowable properties are those where the guest shares with the host.
There are two reasons they have done this Jo,
1/......Authorities are trying to free up more long term rental accommodation which has disappeared from the market with the popularity of STR.
2/......The authorities are trying to stamp out 'party bookings' which typically take place in entire property listings.
I am so sorry for you that this has happened, and I had hoped when I looked at your listing that it was part of a shared property but, it isn't, it is a stand alone listing!
I am trying at the moment to get a definition of STR as far as your community is concerned. It may be that if you modify your terms of rental you will be able to get around this bylaw but for the present, you are going to have to contact Airbnb and have your upcoming reservations cancelled. Airbnb cannot hold you responsible, you are perfectly willing to host your confirmed bookings, but legally you can't.
Once again sorry Jo, if I can get a bit more information on allowable rental options in Goderich I will get back to you and post here.
Here is an email I have sent to Jenna ** who is the tourism development officer for Goderich.
All the best.
Cheers........Rob
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