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Short-Term Rentals Turn Neighborhood Nightmare | Edmonton News
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A family in Edmonton is fighting to reclaim their quiet neighborhood after an eight-unit building—financed with federal affordable housing funds—became a chaotic short-term rental hotspot. Constant noise, late-night parties, and safety concerns have turned their longtime home into a nightmare, with one nurse even being yelled at by guests. Despite documenting everything and reaching out to Airbnb, the host, and city bylaw, enforcement remains weak. The listings were recently removed, and the host vanished, leaving residents stranded and considering leaving the city they’ve called home for 15 years. This tangled mess exposes how federal housing rules, short-term platforms, and local bylaws collide—leaving longtime neighbors feeling ignored and their community’s peace shattered.
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