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Changes to short term stays [British Columbia, Canada]

So I just got this little gem in my email, I leave for a trip out west in a few weeks and all my BC days are after the rules change. I’m so heartbroken. “Your reservation will need to be cancelled due to changes in local regulations We want to inform you that, due to regulatory changes being enforced by the Provincial Government in British Columbia, your upcoming short-term stay reservation— starting on or after June 23, 2025—will need to be cancelled. We understand this may be disappointing and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. On June 22, Airbnb is mandated by the Province of British Columbia to take these actions to remain compliant with local regulations. To give you flexibility, you can proactively cancel your upcoming reservation penalty-free through June 21. This only applies to short-term stay reservations (less than 90 nights) with check-in dates on or after June 23. To cancel, please contact our support team here for assistance. Note: Only cancellations made through our support team will be penalty-free. Cancellations made directly by guests may result in fees and other consequences under Airbnb’s Guest Cancellation Policy. If you would like to share feedback with the British Columbia politicians responsible for these regulations and how their actions are impacting your travel plans, you can find their contact information below: David Eby Premier of British Columbia 604-660-1297 premier@gov.bc.ca Ravi Kahlon Minister of Housing 236-478-3970 HOUS.minister@gov.bc.ca We deeply apologize for the disruption this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”

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