Western Australia proposes Airbnb rule for strata owners

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Western Australia proposes requiring apartment owners to decide on Airbnb permissions when new complexes are first occupied, with no later changes allowed.

Western Australia's government proposes requiring apartment owners in new complexes to decide on Airbnb permissions when the complex is first occupied, with no option to change the rule later. At present, apartments can ban Airbnbs through a bylaw. Planning Minister John Carey said the measure would ensure greater certainty and reduce conflict. "We're just wanting greater clarity to say, when a new apartment complex, (it is) one of the first decisions they have to make as a group," he said. "What happens instead is we see it drag on. It's contested."

Shadow planning and lands minister Neil Thomson criticised the government for delays in the broader Strata Titles Act review. "Minister Carey has known for years that this review was required as soon as practicable after May 2025, yet strata owners, council members and managers are still waiting for this review 17 months later," Mr Thomson said. He highlighted pressures facing strata owners, including electric vehicle charging stations, renewable energy adoption and managing ageing apartments, for which there is little support.

How it is being reported

• Strata owners must make immediate decision on Airbnb, with no option to change later on, under proposed lawsPlanning Minister John Carey said the new rule would ensure greater certainty.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 11:49
• Strata owners must make immediate decision on AirbNB , with no option to change later on, under proposed laws in State Government reviewApartment owners would not be able to transition to Airbnb if original strata group rule it out, under proposed new lawsThe West Australian · 15 Oct, 10:26

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