Airbnb scofflaws face fines
by Kirk Penton
The rubber is about to meet the road when it comes to short-term housing rentals in Kelowna.
The city announced that its licensing compliance is now underway, meaning those who are operating a short-term rental without a business licence will now be subject to compliance action and fines.
The city says less than half of the approximately 1,300 short-term rentals that are currently listed online are licensed.
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