Okay, I am from Toronto and I can confirm that this is real and it actually happened to the unit next to our old condo right in downtown Toronto.

We were aware that our next door unit is being use for short term rental (although not airbnb specifically). Most of the time, they were just tourists from around the world.

However, one time, we noticed local strangers (all men) waiting in the lobby and then they would be brought up to the unit right next to us.

Also, we saw a girl out on the balcony who wore the same clothes for a few days. But she didn't seem distress or anything and was just chilling.

Our condo board was well aware of the airbnb operation and we had informed security. That condo has state of the art security and we paid high maintenance fee and etc. But there was nothing the condo board could do to stop these type of illegal activities or stop the owner from doing short term rental.

We weren't happy and were worried that some drug dealers might also use airbnb for wild party and to sell drugs as well. So in the end, we decided to sell and move.

People, it could happen anywhere. Personally, I had used airbnb and loved the experience every time. My airbnb hosts also gave me very high rating.

It is so so sad that criminals have found a way to operate using airbnb.