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 "answer": "In the Town of Bentley, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of Bentley Land Use Bylaw No. 250/2024, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required.",
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 "country": "CA",
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   "document_url": "https://townofbentley.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bylaw-250-2024-Town-of-Bentley-Land-Use-Bylaw.pdf",
   "summary": "Bentley LUB s.5.11: every short-term rental (<30 nights, whole home or rooms) needs a home-based business licence; a major home-based business development permit is needed if the resident host rents more than 2 sleeping units. One parking stall per unit; operators sign the Town's STR rules and give guests the guest guide.",
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   "facts": {
    "licence_required": true
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    "licence_required": "s. 5.11(b)"
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   "transcript_url": "/ca/ab/bentley/zoning/bylaw-250-2024/",
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   "title": "Town of Bentley policies, plans and bylaws",
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   "status": "adopted",
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   "document_url": "https://townofbentley.ca/town-office/town-office/policies-plans-bylaws/",
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   "discovered_by": "onab-str",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-22",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T02:55:32+00:00",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ab/bentley/short-term-rentals/"
}