What is the penalty for renting to Games visitors without a 2010 Winter Games temporary accommodation license?
An owner who does not comply with the by-law is punishable upon conviction by a fine of up to $2,000 for each offence. In addition, an person who commits an offence of a continuing nature against the by-law is liable to a fine not exceeding $50 for each day such an offence is continued. These amounts are the maximum allowable under the Vancouver Charter at present. In addition to other possible remedies, the City also has the ability to seek an injunction to prevent an owner from providing temporary accommodation if a person has not complied with the provisions of the proposed by-law.
