Renters Code

1. Premise of this Code:

The premise of this Code is that the short-term accommodation premises are, for the most part, located in residential neighbourhoods and that the residents of these neighbourhoods have the right to enjoy their own properties without being imposed upon by nuisance from others.

2. Objectives of this Code:

The objective of this Code is to establish acceptable standards of behavior for renters, and their guests, to minimize any adverse social or environmental impacts on their neighbors and neighborhood.

3. Residential Area:

The Renter acknowledges for themselves and on the behalf of others that they will be occupying a short-term rental accommodation that is located in a residential area.

4. Guiding Principles

The Guiding Principles for short-term accommodation renters are:

• The premise that you are occupying is a home.
• Treat the premise as your own.
• Respect your neighbors; and,
• Leave it as you find it.

5. Maximum number of Renters and Guests:

The maximum number of persons occupying a short-term accommodation premise shall comply with the number that was issued on the STA license,

6. Noise and Residential Amenity

No person shall make noise to cause a disturbance or conduct themselves in an antisocial behavior. Examples of noise that is deemed to be a disturbance include:

a) Loud music.
b) Outdoor or backyard gatherings involving excessive noise.
c) Late or early hour disturbances; and,
d) Yelling, shouting, chanting and loud conversations

Please be advised that the Town of The Blue Mountains Noise By-law, By-law No. 2002-09, as amended, is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Bylaw states that:

Renters and their guests are not allowed to disturb neighbors or interfere with their enjoyment of their properties, or the public realm, at any time of the day or night.

Failure to comply with the conditions of the Town’s Noise By-law may result in the notification of the Ontario Provincial Police who may, upon attendance, issue a Notice of Offence, which carries with it a fine, upon conviction, of $615.00 for a first offence.

Please enjoy your stay in the Town of The Blue Mountains but have consideration for others.

Blue View Chalets has a security team that will do 3 patrols nightly and respond to any complaints or increased noise.

7. Functions and Parties

a) Short-term accommodation renters are not to host commercial functions.
b) So called "party houses" conflict with residential amenity and are not permitted; and,
c)Any gathering, celebration or entertainment at a short-term rental accommodation premise must not conflict with residential amenity and must comply with all the other requirements of this Code and the Town of The Blue Mountains by-laws.

8. Access and Parking

Please familiar yourself and your guests with the Parking Management Plan for the premises so as to ensure ease of access with minimum disturbance to other residents or neighboring properties. There is a vehicle limit of 4 vehicles for this premises.

9. Recycling and Garbage

Please familiar yourself and your guests with the Property Management Plan, including the provisions that have been made for waste management and the day of the week in which waste collection is scheduled. It should be noted that the “putting out” of waste on a non-scheduled day is regulated by the Town’s Waste Management Bylaw