Kelowna cracks down on short-term rentals

Most carriage homes, secondary suites and investment properties could not be offered as short-term rentals under proposed restrictions endorsed by Kelowna city council.
Council agreed unanimously Monday to support a staff plan that could significantly reduce the number of short-term rentals offered through online services like Airbnb and VRBO.
Under the proposal, people could only rent out rooms in their primary residence, or the entire property if they are away themselves. Those offering short-