u/Wonderful_Highway_54

I own a small condo in Toronto that is currently registered as a short-term rental. I recently received an official inspection notice from the City of Toronto requesting review of my short-term rental compliance, including verification of principal residence status.

I live work in the Netherlands, and I would like advice on whether my residency situation may create compliance issues under Toronto’s short-term rental bylaws.

My documentation currently reflects mixed residency information:

• Government-issued ID / Driver’s license: Toronto address
• Health card: Toronto address
• Utility bills: Toronto address
• Tax returns: My Toronto CFAs address (he does my taxes)
• TD Bank records: Neatherlands address

Given these differing records, I would like to understand:

• How Toronto is likely to assess principal residence compliance (its my only home but i dont live there for 3 years)
• Potential legal risks or penalties
• Should i respond to email tell them that i live in Neatherlands and cannot come but offer documents like utility bills, deed?
• Should i fly down and act like i live there?

I own a small condo in Toronto that is currently registered as a short-term rental. I recently received an official inspection notice from the City of Toronto requesting review of my short-term rental compliance, including verification of principal residence status.

I live work in the Netherlands, and I would like advice on whether my residency situation may create compliance issues under Toronto’s short-term rental bylaws.

My documentation currently reflects mixed residency information:

• Government-issued ID / Driver’s license: Toronto address
• Health card: Toronto address
• Utility bills: Toronto address
• Tax returns: My Toronto CFAs address (he does my taxes)
• TD Bank records: Neatherlands address

Given these differing records, I would like to understand:

• How Toronto is likely to assess principal residence compliance (its my only home but i dont live there for 3 years)
• Potential legal risks or penalties
• Should i respond to email tell them that i live in Neatherlands and cannot come but offer documents like utility bills, deed?
• Should i fly down and act like i live there?