I had someone email me last night requesting to stay at my house, also that he be able to bend a couple of the house rules.
Something seemed odd about him, so with a little research, I discoverd he has a record for DUI, assault, and burglary, he has also been in prison a few times. I found several mug shots, public records of court cases, and even an article about this person.
I turned him down, as I was not comfortable with his staying in my home.
I have 2 questions:
1> shouldn't we be made aware if a potential guest has been convicted of a violent or property crime? I understand that these individuals may have been rehabilitated, but we are talking about allowing individuals into our homes and potentially interacting withour families.
2>Does the fact that I declined this specific request hurt my listings rankings?
3> I know air bnb does some sort of background checks, but if someone that has been convicted of multiple felonies is allowed to book, no questions asked, exactly what are the parameters for refusal of membership?