Do New Strata Laws Thwart Anti-Airbnb By-Laws?

On 10 April 2020, new strata laws commenced. These laws clarify that an owners corporation is able to make a by-law that can prohibit a lot being used for a short-term rental accommodation arrangement in certain circumstances.

However, the new laws may have unintended consequences that invalidate or limit the reach of existing by-laws that prohibit short-term rental accommodation arrangements.

In this article we take a closer look at the new laws and their unintended consequences that seem to have been overlooked… Are new Strata Laws Anti-Airbnb By-laws?

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On 10 April 2020, new strata laws concerning short term rental accommodation arrangements commenced.

These laws give an owners corporation power to make a by-law prohibiting short term accommodation in certain circumstances.

But there are two major problems with the new laws that limit their effectiveness.

In this article we take a look at the new laws and those problems addressing:

• New Strata Laws Concerning Short Term Accommodation
• Background to the New Short Term Rental Strata Laws
• Problem One – Principal Place of Residence Exemption
• Problem Two – Unlawful STRA Arrangement Exemption

So, what are the problems the New Strata Laws for Short Term Accommodation have created?

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