The lawsuits were filed in 2017, and both allege the plaintiffs’ properties were listed, rented or licensed through Airbnb without consent. As part of the settlements, Airbnb has not admitted any wrongdoing or liability. Potential plaintiffs include landlords who allegedly listed their properties online without their knowledge and strata or condominium companies whose common areas were used by Airbnb renters. Individuals or companies across Canada are eligible to apply. “At the time, the issue of Airbnb rentals was very much in the news,” said Polina H. Furtula, counsel for the plaintiffs and an attorney at West Point Law Group. “We estimated the class size to be at least several hundred.” According to Furtula, about 20 to 30 people have filled out a claim form and submitted evidence so far. She says she’s not sure why the number of people who responded is so low. “Maybe they think the amount they’re going to get is too small and not worth their time, or maybe they just don’t want to bother,” he said. “We have decided to extend the deadline and re-publicize it in the hope that more people will come forward.” A screenshot of Airbnb rentals that will be available in Vancouver from September 5-9, 2022. (Airbnb)
Times are changing
Furtula says things have changed dramatically since the class-action lawsuits were filed, as provinces and municipalities have introduced strict rules and regulations, often requiring anyone who wants to rent out their property to apply for a permit. As of September 1, 2018, all short-term rental operators in Vancouver must be licensed and include their license number in all online listings and advertisements. They require either strata approval or permission from the landlord to rent a house short-term before applying for a permit. “The regulatory landscape has changed a lot since then,” Furtula said, adding that when Airbnb first hit the market, a lot of people tried to take advantage of property owners to “try to make a quick buck.” Back when the class action lawsuits were first filed, Furtula remembers a woman contacting the law firm complaining that a dog had rented her apartment while she was away. “These platforms, especially Airbnb, have really tried to curb this type of behavior,” Furtula said. “We get very, very few calls or emails about issues with short-term rentals now.” The CBC reached out to Airbnb seeking an interview or statement, but did not receive a response. Anyone who believes they or their company qualifies for a cash payment can fill out a claim form on the Airbnb Class Action website and send evidence by mail or email. West Point Law Group says the amount paid to each plaintiff will vary depending on the number of people involved. The claim deadline has been extended to September 30, 2022.
title: “Vancouver Law Firm Seeks Plaintiffs For Cash Payments In 500 000 Settlement With Airbnb Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “Odessa Wiley”
The lawsuits were filed in 2017, and both allege the plaintiffs’ properties were listed, rented or licensed through Airbnb without consent. As part of the settlements, Airbnb has not admitted any wrongdoing or liability. Potential plaintiffs include landlords who allegedly listed their properties online without their knowledge and strata or condominium companies whose common areas were used by Airbnb renters. Individuals or companies across Canada are eligible to apply. “At the time, the issue of Airbnb rentals was very much in the news,” said Polina H. Furtula, counsel for the plaintiffs and an attorney at West Point Law Group. “We estimated the class size to be at least several hundred.” According to Furtula, about 20 to 30 people have filled out a claim form and submitted evidence so far. She says she’s not sure why the number of people who responded is so low. “Maybe they think the amount they’re going to get is too small and not worth their time, or maybe they just don’t want to bother,” he said. “We have decided to extend the deadline and re-publicize it in the hope that more people will come forward.” A screenshot of Airbnb rentals that will be available in Vancouver from September 5-9, 2022. (Airbnb)
Times are changing
Furtula says things have changed dramatically since the class-action lawsuits were filed, as provinces and municipalities have introduced strict rules and regulations, often requiring anyone who wants to rent out their property to apply for a permit. As of September 1, 2018, all short-term rental operators in Vancouver must be licensed and include their license number in all online listings and advertisements. They require either strata approval or permission from the landlord to rent a house short-term before applying for a permit. “The regulatory landscape has changed a lot since then,” Furtula said, adding that when Airbnb first hit the market, a lot of people tried to take advantage of property owners to “try to make a quick buck.” Back when the class action lawsuits were first filed, Furtula remembers a woman contacting the law firm complaining that a dog had rented her apartment while she was away. “These platforms, especially Airbnb, have really tried to curb this type of behavior,” Furtula said. “We get very, very few calls or emails about issues with short-term rentals now.” The CBC reached out to Airbnb seeking an interview or statement, but did not receive a response. Anyone who believes they or their company qualifies for a cash payment can fill out a claim form on the Airbnb Class Action website and send evidence by mail or email. West Point Law Group says the amount paid to each plaintiff will vary depending on the number of people involved. The claim deadline has been extended to September 30, 2022.
title: “Vancouver Law Firm Seeks Plaintiffs For Cash Payments In 500 000 Settlement With Airbnb Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Nicholas Pollard”
The lawsuits were filed in 2017, and both allege the plaintiffs’ properties were listed, rented or licensed through Airbnb without consent. As part of the settlements, Airbnb has not admitted any wrongdoing or liability. Potential plaintiffs include landlords who allegedly listed their properties online without their knowledge and strata or condominium companies whose common areas were used by Airbnb renters. Individuals or companies across Canada are eligible to apply. “At the time, the issue of Airbnb rentals was very much in the news,” said Polina H. Furtula, counsel for the plaintiffs and an attorney at West Point Law Group. “We estimated the class size to be at least several hundred.” According to Furtula, about 20 to 30 people have filled out a claim form and submitted evidence so far. She says she’s not sure why the number of people who responded is so low. “Maybe they think the amount they’re going to get is too small and not worth their time, or maybe they just don’t want to bother,” he said. “We have decided to extend the deadline and re-publicize it in the hope that more people will come forward.” A screenshot of Airbnb rentals that will be available in Vancouver from September 5-9, 2022. (Airbnb)
Times are changing
Furtula says things have changed dramatically since the class-action lawsuits were filed, as provinces and municipalities have introduced strict rules and regulations, often requiring anyone who wants to rent out their property to apply for a permit. As of September 1, 2018, all short-term rental operators in Vancouver must be licensed and include their license number in all online listings and advertisements. They require either strata approval or permission from the landlord to rent a house short-term before applying for a permit. “The regulatory landscape has changed a lot since then,” Furtula said, adding that when Airbnb first hit the market, a lot of people tried to take advantage of property owners to “try to make a quick buck.” Back when the class action lawsuits were first filed, Furtula remembers a woman contacting the law firm complaining that a dog had rented her apartment while she was away. “These platforms, especially Airbnb, have really tried to curb this type of behavior,” Furtula said. “We get very, very few calls or emails about issues with short-term rentals now.” The CBC reached out to Airbnb seeking an interview or statement, but did not receive a response. Anyone who believes they or their company qualifies for a cash payment can fill out a claim form on the Airbnb Class Action website and send evidence by mail or email. West Point Law Group says the amount paid to each plaintiff will vary depending on the number of people involved. The claim deadline has been extended to September 30, 2022.
title: “Vancouver Law Firm Seeks Plaintiffs For Cash Payments In 500 000 Settlement With Airbnb Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-25” author: “Thelma Bowling”
The lawsuits were filed in 2017, and both allege the plaintiffs’ properties were listed, rented or licensed through Airbnb without consent. As part of the settlements, Airbnb has not admitted any wrongdoing or liability. Potential plaintiffs include landlords who allegedly listed their properties online without their knowledge and strata or condominium companies whose common areas were used by Airbnb renters. Individuals or companies across Canada are eligible to apply. “At the time, the issue of Airbnb rentals was very much in the news,” said Polina H. Furtula, counsel for the plaintiffs and an attorney at West Point Law Group. “We estimated the class size to be at least several hundred.” According to Furtula, about 20 to 30 people have filled out a claim form and submitted evidence so far. She says she’s not sure why the number of people who responded is so low. “Maybe they think the amount they’re going to get is too small and not worth their time, or maybe they just don’t want to bother,” he said. “We have decided to extend the deadline and re-publicize it in the hope that more people will come forward.” A screenshot of Airbnb rentals that will be available in Vancouver from September 5-9, 2022. (Airbnb)
Times are changing
Furtula says things have changed dramatically since the class-action lawsuits were filed, as provinces and municipalities have introduced strict rules and regulations, often requiring anyone who wants to rent out their property to apply for a permit. As of September 1, 2018, all short-term rental operators in Vancouver must be licensed and include their license number in all online listings and advertisements. They require either strata approval or permission from the landlord to rent a house short-term before applying for a permit. “The regulatory landscape has changed a lot since then,” Furtula said, adding that when Airbnb first hit the market, a lot of people tried to take advantage of property owners to “try to make a quick buck.” Back when the class action lawsuits were first filed, Furtula remembers a woman contacting the law firm complaining that a dog had rented her apartment while she was away. “These platforms, especially Airbnb, have really tried to curb this type of behavior,” Furtula said. “We get very, very few calls or emails about issues with short-term rentals now.” The CBC reached out to Airbnb seeking an interview or statement, but did not receive a response. Anyone who believes they or their company qualifies for a cash payment can fill out a claim form on the Airbnb Class Action website and send evidence by mail or email. West Point Law Group says the amount paid to each plaintiff will vary depending on the number of people involved. The claim deadline has been extended to September 30, 2022.
