New STR regulations to come into effect in Nova Scotia
Canada: New short-term rental regulations are due to come into effect in the Eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia on 30 September.
Nova Scotia proposes short-term rental regulations
Canada: Nova Scotia is proposing legislation to regulate the short-term accommodation sector, although the rules will not be implemented for at least another year. Business Minister Geoff MacLellan said that the changes would have to wait to allow time for further consultations with municipalities and the industry. MacLellan said the goal of such regulations was […]
Nova Scotia ministers debate establishing pre-booking levy on short-term rentals
Canada: A working group has called on Nova Scotia to consider establishing a booking levy on shared economy companies such as Airbnb and VRBO. The group, set up just one year ago to review the impact of short-term rental businesses, said forcing rental business owners to pay commercial tax rates “could drive the operators out […]