Security Deposit - I forgot to ask for one

[Jean222]

Hi,

I am new to AirBNB......Good news is my listing has been up for a couple days and I have a renter.  Bad news, I did not ask for a security deposit.  Is there any way to secure a security deposit via AirBNB at this point if the renter agrees?  Thanks!

[Cormac0]

@Jean222

Not on the current booking, just set one up for the future.

Regards

Cormac

The Explorer's Club Krakow III

[Jean222]

What happens if I cancel the current reservation (it was an Instant Reservation).  Again, I am new at this and this is my first posting.  Can I contact the person who reserved and let them know I am canceling and putting back up with the security deposit?

[Ange2]

@Jean222   Just to let you know a security deposit is not all it's cracked up to be. If the guest agrees it's fairly straightforward. But if not you have to jump through hoops in a limited amount of time and/or before the next guest arrives, fill in forms, supply extensive documentation, and Airbnb limitations to getting it can be expansive such as a broken chair considered "wear and tear". 

I do have a security deposit but it's merely to deter irresponsible people.

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/140/how-does-airbnb-handle-security-deposits

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/352/what-happens-if-a-host-makes-a-claim-on-my-security-deposit

Also check out:  https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/361/how-do-i-submit-a-host-guarantee-payment-request

and search for it in forum posts, better to have your own insurance and security in place, many hosts have been burned by this 'guarantee'.

[Cormac0]

@Jean

@Ange has given you the inside track on the "Host Guarantee" unless you have the patience of a Lawyer and you're as pedantic as an Auditor, the host Guarantee is all but a smoke screen to hide how ineffectual claims against Guests can be...

Regards

Cormac

ECK III

[David126]

Rule No 1 of Hosting never cancel.