Kiss Your Summer Getaways Goodbye: The New Ban on Chalet Rentals

October 1, 2009 · Written by Rita Pita ·

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As Montreal’s summer officially coming to an end, and students by the thousands head back to school, one can’t help but feel nostalgic of the many amazing opportunities the warm weather brings to our city. One popular activity is, of course, the renting of a chalet up north for the weekend with a group of friends. The games, the drinking, the campfires …the fun!  Unfortunately, this may all be a thing of the past.

Subletting homeowners in the city of Saint-Sauveur are battling right now to prevent the illegalization of short-term rentals in its residential sectors. This By-Law was actually put into place in 2005, at the moment of the fusion, but has been somewhat tolerated until now. The violation of the emitted level of noise is the primary reason for this stance. It is said that it will only be a matter of time for the nearby boroughs of the Laurentien area to follow next.

The obvious issue right now will be the impact on the region’s economy. If only long-term rentals are permitted, then all income provided to the city by students or lower-salaried workers can be kissed goodbye. This, of course, is added to the bourdon and inevitable financial troubles that chalet homeowners risk finding themselves in.

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