This is particularly true of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, which wants to allow Airbnb-type rentals only near the ski resort and the former Mont Hibou. Some exceptions are also provided elsewhere in the community.
The city has until March 25 to act.
However, many citizens see their rights violated. Patrice Pelletier is one of them. He owns a residence near Lac Saint-Charles which he intended to rent.
” one happens to you Bad luck, you are in trouble and you can rent your house well, it helps you to pay with the current economic situation. It’s like taking away a right that I think is very important »
Patrice Pelletier and his wife learned on Wednesday via Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury’s website and Facebook that the city is considering regulating short-term rentals.
They denounce the city’s lack of communication.
They were not transparent in their approach. Anyone wishing to object must sign a register on March 7 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in the middle of the March break
explains Mr. Pelletier.
To raise awareness of the issue, the couple distributed 5,000 leaflets on Tuesday to encourage people to speak out. Many had no idea of the regulations
argues the man.
If the register contains enough signatures, a referendum could take place, depending on the zone.
Airbnb ban in residential areas
The mayor of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury is simply considering reaffirming regulations already in place in the parish. He wants to preserve the tranquility of the place and protect the natural resources of the community, which is very much demanded of the chalets for rent.
” Currently, Airbnb is conducted in Non-Residential Buildings (INR) with special taxation. It’s like a trade. When a main residence becomes like a business throughout our territory without having anything to frame it, it undermines the tranquility of our citizens. »
Regarding the city’s alleged lack of transparency, Sébastien Couture claims to be following the legal regulatory process.
That’s how you do it. Could we improve? Possibly. There was a public consultation on communication that was recorded, but two people moved
he said.
The Mayor also supports the ban on Airbnb-style rentals in the Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury neighborhoods to protect businesses and industries from future devitalization of the community.
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges repeated the same process as Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury a few weeks ago. An ordinance was passed allowing short-term rentals of primary residences only in certain more touristy areas, as was already planned.
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