Montreal is enlisting citizens, municipal workers and the provincial revenue department in its fight against illegal apartment rentals that use online platforms such as Airbnb. Lock boxes for keys to Airbnb units are seen attached to a parking metre post in Montreal. The city contends people who are illegally renting apartments are putting key boxes on public property as a way to fool inspectors and distance themselves from their activity. Under provincial rules, a license is required for short-term rentals of a secondary property. Article Continued BelowRyan says the city is also calling on the revenue department to investigate residents suspected of illegal rentals.

Source: thestar January 08, 2019 19:07 UTC