Investigating Airbnb Over the course of 2023, Ricochet dove deep into coverage of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms, and their impact on the housing crisis. The investigation kicked off in March, in the wake of a deadly fire in Old Montreal that killed seven people. Ricochet was the first to identify the man operating an illegal Airbnb network out …

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The investigation kicked off in March, in the wake of a deadly fire in Old Montreal that killed seven people. Ricochet was the first to identify the man operating an illegal Airbnb network out of the building that burned, tied the building’s owner to the scheme and exposed the nature of this new, and as yet unreported, type of property scam. In the wake of the fire there was a flurry of new ...

Jan 30, 2025 · MONTREAL — Mayor Valerie Plante today announced a new ban on short-term rentals. The partial ban would not apply to a handful of designated tourism streets, and will be in effect for nine months out of each year. Short-term rentals will be allowed to operate under current rules in the summer, between June 10 and September 10. To enforce the new ban, the city will be instituting new fines of ...

Nov 11, 2024 · Discover the shocking reality of Airbnb rentals in Quebec. Learn about the loopholes, lack of enforcement, and non-compliance with new laws.

Nov 15, 2023 · Over the course of 2023, Ricochet dove deep into coverage of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms, and their impact on the housing crisis. The investigation kicked off in March, in the wake of a deadly fire in Old Montreal that killed seven people. Ricochet was the first to identify the man operating an illegal Airbnb network out of the building that burned, tied the building’s owner ...

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