Toronto city council bolsters short-term rental bylaws to eliminate loopholes

New amendments include increased registration fees and heightened host scrutiny

Authorization of surprise inspections to reinforce enforcement efforts

Approximately two dozen new inspectors to be hired for enforcement

Bylaw modifications aim to address Toronto's housing crisis

Updated regulations prevent multiple false identification submissions

Operators required to submit at least two documents for verification

Toronto regulates short-term rental activity with registration and licensing

Registered property owners and tenants can rent primary residence for less than 28 days

Airbnb's regional lead expresses satisfaction with the changes