Owner of London Airbnb that once went viral appeals losing his rental licence [Video]

The owner of a London Airbnb used for a now notorious sorority party is appealing the city’s move to block the property’s future use as a short-term rental. Meanwhile, neighbours are frustrated the house continues to be listed on Airbnb.

The five-bedroom property at 167 Sunnyside Dr. in the Masonville neighbourhood made news last fall when busloads of university students showed there for a two-day sorority event.  

That gathering, and others by renters of the house, led to complaints from neighbours. Under the city’s short-term accommodation (STA) bylaw, London properties listed on sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo must have a city-issued licence. To get a licence, the property being rented must be the owner’s primary residence. 

The house was first issued a short-term rental licence in October 2023. However, the licence was revoked in July of last year. An application to renew the licence was rejected by the city in February of this …