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Township of Muskoka Lakes’ short-term rental bylaw delayed until 2026
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B.C. announces new legislation and fees for short-term rentals, including cottages
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Short-term rental bylaws forcing some long-time cottagers to sell
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Dysart et al adopts municipal accommodation tax, implements STR bylaws
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Town of Huntsville introduces 24-hour short-term rental hotline
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Shoreline road allowances could pose a problem for STR operators in Haliburton County
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B.C.’s strict new STR law aimed at absentee operators could be a sign of things to come in Canada
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Cottage-country municipalities, rental owners respond to federal government’s rumoured plans... to limit STRs
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Federal government considers compelling municipalities to reduce the number of short-term rentals... amid housing crisis
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Cottage Q&A: Should I include my boat in my rental?
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