This week A Response from Lambton Public Health

The reopening of various essential services is occurring rapidly.
While we await further guidance from the provincial government to inform our development of guidance for short-term rental owners, please follow the present health and safety guidance below:

Health and safety guidelines related to the tourism and hospitality sector 
Health and safety guidelines for hotel reception, room service and front-line staff 
Health and safety guidelines for hotel housekeeping and laundry employees 
Health and safety guidelines for  Cleaning & Disinfection for Public Settings

In addition, consumers can and should have an understanding in writing with whoever they are entering into an agreement with for a short term rental, that the unit should be cleaned prior to their arrival. We strongly recommend that consumers bring cleaning supplies and wipe surfaces upon arrival as everyone has different standards of "cleanliness", and additional cleaning is an added measure of prevention.


Workplace Wellness
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NOTICE

 Lambton County Public Health Unit Rental Info

Lambton  Public Health Unit  has  info on cottage rentals. 

Use  FAQ and under Workplaces & Municipalities

Q.   I rented/own a cottage, am I still permitted to go? 

The answer: 

• If you have rented a cottage:
    ○ The EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT is in effect – banning rentals, unless they are required for housing 

The detailed info is available at: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus/workplaces/

Because the Emergency MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT is in effect (until the end of June)  this is a chargeable offense.  Residents with concerns can call and report incidents at 1-888-310-1122 (OPP).

Leave a detailed message and contact info if no answer.

Also a clear detailed list is available under COVID 19 Notes for Grand Bend Tourism at https://itstartsatthebeach.ca/welcome/covid-19-notes/

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By-Laws and Enforcement

Below is the complete Report from the Chair of the Plan 24 Committee.

July 7, 2012 AGM Report From the Chairperson of the Plan 24 Committee

Feedback to the Rental Committee

Input to Community Issues Noise

Jan. 14, 2012

Below please find the material presented on Jan. 14, 2012 by the Short Term Rental Accommodation Committee. It has some background and material that came to light in their efforts to find information about the issue. It is important to note that the Licensing idea is fraught with problems for both Council and residents and has been identified by the Committee as the least preferred option.

The Committee explained the by-law changes they were exploring will provide for documentation of problems and an escalation of fines, (like the pink slip process for firings) to enable the municipality to take offenders to Section 477.1 of the Municipal Act. This requires the will to go there as well as the evidence. As well, Plan 24 has been chosen as a testing ground to develop a process for resolving the issue of problem landlords for the wider Lambton Shores community. It was apparent that Plan 24 is not the only area with problem rentals.

The meeting was well attended with approximately 80 people present in addition to those from the municipality identified in the presentation. We encourage you all to make sure you filled out a detailed form or send in more ideas to the committee. The LSCA has also sent in an official reply which is also attached.

After the meeting there was a smaller discussion with Plan 24 residents and some landlords.

Stra Public Openhouse Jan 14 12