Units can only be used as a single family dwelling. Rule 3 states:
...use the Unit other than as a single-family dwelling, unless otherwise specifically permitted under the By-laws.
Our bylaws prohibit short term rentals. Bylaw 48 (d) states:
No owner shall lease or rent any one of their Units for less than (2) months (and in no event, shall any Owner lease, license or rent any of their Units through any service short term rental service such as Airbnb, VRBO, VacationRentals.com, or any similar, or related service).
Additionally our rules prohibit using a residential property for commercial or professional purposes except as permitted by Law, and attendance by the pubic at the unit is prohibited unless approved by the Board:
Rule #4
...use Residential Units or any part thereof for any commercial or professional purposes except as specifically permitted by Applicable Law, or for any purpose which may be illegal, in contravention of Applicable Law or injurious to the reputation of the Corporation or other Unit Owners, or for a purpose involving the attendance of the public at any Residential Units unless such use or purpose is approved by the Board and permitted under Applicable Law;
The corporation is authorized under the Condominium Property Act and our bylaws, to collect a deposit from owners who rent out their units, of up the maximum of one months rent, or $1,000.
Historically, we have not done so. If you are renting out your unit, please don't make the board reconsider this position.
As per our bylaws, an owner must notify the board of any lease of a unit.
Further the Owner shall give the board the names of the tenants within 20 days from the start of the lease.
An owner if leasing a unit must, prior to occupancy, obtain a signed statement from the tenant stating:
"I, __________________, Tenant of ________-87 Avenue, Edmonton Alberta, covenant and agree that I, the members of my household and my guests from time to time will, in using the Unit rented by me, any exclusive use areas related to the Unit and all of the Common Property, comply with the Condominium Property Act, the Bylaws, and all Rules of the Condominium Corporation during the term of my tenancy."
Typically this is added to the lease agreement.
Yes.
It is the owners responsibility for ensuring that all tenants, visitors, and other occupants of the unit comply with the bylaws and rules. An owner will be held jointly and severally liable with the tenant. This includes damages to the common property, or another unit, caused by the tenant.
Further, the owner is responsible for the conduct of the tenant, and any fines incurred will