MONTREAL — A torrent of fraud on sites like Airbnb and a chronic housing crunch are the main reasons behind Montreal’s decision to impose among the strictest short-term rental laws in the world, according to city officials.
A Montreal bylaw passed in March has made it illegal to list properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo for less than 31 days. The exception: a period between June 10 and September 10, during which Montrealers are only allowed to rent their primary residences for short-term stays. Any individual renting beyond this period, or found to be renting properties other than their primary residence, is subject to fines of up to $2,000.
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