I was initially going to respond to a entry made in 2018 describing her fear of Airbnb renters and stating that they would lead to a number of negative activities. However, I will put my response here since mosr people will not go back that far to see my comments.
I have been doing Airbnb for 7 years with nothing but positive impact on my neighbors, my community and me. I am still being challenged by one or more lookers, who are just scared of the unknown, the occasional new reports where somewhere in the world about the mishaps. - like the one described abve. Jut think where the world would be if people did not want to allow cars in their neighborhood because of the number of car accidents. I have guest share my home when I am present. Sometimes my guests are my relatives if they plan to say for 30 days or more. I have loved hosting all my life, and purchased my 6 bedroom home at age 60 to do just that. Every guest has a personal parking space. Mostly medical students doing rotations so they only have time to study and sleep - no noise, they come because of the peace and quite. I have four bathrooms, so it was build to handle more than one person at a time - I never have more than 2 guests at a time. Friend and family know my schedule and do not have a problem using Airbnb to book their long stays. I have retired friends of 40 years who take terms being snowbird and sharing my home during the winter month. Airbnb is a life style for me, as I get ready to retire.
I am being challenged to a policy of " leasing a lot “no more than 2 times per year and not less than 6 months. As a pass president of the HOA, I had no reason to believe that this could be applied to a room in my home when I am present. If this rule was law, it would apply to your partner, sister, boyfriend or any guest that was not your children or parents, grandparents or in-laws. Or who was not on your dead. I am still on the board and challenging my fellow board member that they cannot take away the rights of homeowners that are not restricted per our covenants and other governing documents. Our HOA attorney, I believe is ill advising them. I have surveyed other more experienced attorney who disagrees. Also my daughter who lives with me is also an attorney, s we are fighting back to keep our rights.
I have never had a bad Airbnb guest. I share my home them. Out of 90+ guests, I get more than 60 mother days or holiday cards from around the world. I have gone to wedding, graduation and continue to share life experiences with my present and pass Airbnb guest.
The comment of "stealing from the neighbor" from the above guest sound like pure fear or like Trump saying all the black and brown people coming over the southern boarder are rapist, drug lord and coming to do harm to good white people. Please, forgiving me for going there I wanted to keep this positive, which is what Airbnb has been to me for 7 years. However, that comment did not relate to any of the hundreds of host I have been in touch with over the past 7 years. I do screen well, set up rules and assure my guest understand home and community rules, usually by breaking bread with all who are in the home at the time and usually try to include neighbors who may bring a pot luck dish to add to the meal.
Part of my fight with the HOA is to educate them. The last board meeting, I passed out every review I have had in 7 years and the Airbnb background screening process. I am hopeful that spreading fact not fear will assure more comfort. Also as other do Airbnb they will do it in a way that will ease concerns.
I have influenced at least 5 people to move and purchased a home in western Broward County. As well as 3 people to start business in Broward County. Other, from other states and moved and continues to work in this area. Medical students are returning after residency to practice in hospitals in south Florida. I am not totally responsible but I believe I had a positive effect on their decision.
I have formed some international friendships that will last a lifetime on each continent – except the Antarctica
Needless to say Airbnb have been a financially benefit to me. The person I purchased my home with died 3 years after we purchased.