Gabriel Leclerc is removing his cottages from Airbnb due to new short-term rental licensing rules implemented by the township of Calabogie, Ontario. He and other property owners find the fees and administrative challenges too burdensome to continue renting. Leclerc already incurs costs for maintenance and insurance, and he finds the additional documentation required by the municipality unwarranted. As a result, he plans to sell his properties rather than comply with the new rules, which have led many owners to reconsider their rental strategies.
Gabriel Leclerc expressed frustration over new short-term rental licensing rules, stating that the administrative process and fees made it no longer worthwhile to rent out properties.
The licensing rules are intended to regulate short-term rentals in Ontario but are prompting some owners to remove their properties from the rental market due to increased costs.
Leclerc mentioned that he incurs costs for insurance and maintenance, and the added burden of licensing feels excessive, leading his family to consider selling their cottages.
In Greater Madawaska, the short-term accommodation licensing costs homeowners $300 annually and requires detailed documentation, adding complexity to the rental process.
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