Hamilton By-law 07-170, s. 4.1 — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

Every application for a licence and renewal shall be made to the Director on the forms provided by the Director. Without limitation, and in addition to the requirements under the General Provisions of By-law 07-170, every application for a licence or a renewal shall include the following information:

• a) the municipal address and legal description of the Rental Housing Unit;
• b) the name, municipal address, telephone number and email address of each

Owner; Revised:

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• c) If the Owner is a partnership, the name, address, telephone number and e- mail address of each partner;
• d) If the Owner is a corporation, the address of its head office, the name, address, telephone number of each director and officer and a copy of:
• i. Articles of incorporation;
• ii. A copy of the last initial notice or notice of change which has been filed with the provincial or federal government; and,
• iii. A Certificate of Status issued by the Ministry of Government and Consumer services.
• e) Evidence of ownership of the property to the satisfaction of the Director;
• f) A sworn statement by each Applicant certifying the accuracy, truthfulness and completeness of the application;
• g) If none of the Owners reside in the City of Hamilton, or if the Owner is a corporation, the name and contact information of any local contact including their address, telephone number, facsimile number and e-mail address;
• h) Proof of Insurance that:
• i. Includes a limit of liability of no less than $2,000,000 (two million dollars) per occurrence for property damage and bodily injury;
• ii. Identifies that the proposed use of the premise is that of a rental property; and,
• iii. Requires that the Director be notified of any intended cancellation by the insurer no fewer than 14 days prior to such cancellation; and,
• i) Any other documentation or information as may be required in any other part of the By-law or this Schedule, and by the Director.