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Anti-Airbnb rage boils over in Montreal's Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood | CBC News

CBC Montreal03.07.2024
Anti-Airbnb rage boils over in Montreal's Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood | CBC News
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TL;DR
Residents in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood in Montreal are protesting against the proliferation of short-term rentals like Airbnb, which they believe are driving up rent and reducing affordable housing options. They are calling for stricter regulations to limit the number of commercial properties being rented out on platforms like Airbnb.

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