I been hosting for 1.5 years. And very disappointed by this new camera ban. I do the same rent out one of my rooms. I love hosting!
Of course it's our home and we are family of 5 with 2 small dogs and a permanent room that we rent to up stairs.
The room rented via Airbnb is downstairs.
I have camers in all the common areas inside as well as smart devices like the Google hub with a camera.
I had instances where having the cameras did there job to prove guest violated my house rules.
I have kids and pets and for our safety we as host that rent shared spaces should be allowed the option to have indoor camera. Such as other people have commented hotels, motels, BnBs have cameras in the lobby hallways etc.
I also use my camera to check up on my pets and kids when I step out to the grocery store or other errands.
So because I'm hosting I have to remove them! That's not right. "There is no privacy in my common areas, guest are in my home"
I'm fully respectful of guest privacy when it comes to there room and private bathroom.
I'm not risking mine and my families safety over this. And unfortunately will stop hosting once this bans goes into affect.
I will miss meeting new people I've made a few friends through this experience.
I hope we can find a way to let Airbnb know our view and that they will listen. If anyone knows another platform to rent out our shared room space let me know.
If anyone know how to petition Airbnb regarding this issue I will sign or write my option about this.
Airbnb probably going to loss a lot of shared listings!!