@Gillian166 and others, Have a look under Airbnb news on Google.
Add to the mix, those who keep complaining about those who rent out properties through ABB who are out of touch with what some people are going through out there to have accommodation.
As a host I've from time to time had people who have been homeless who have fallen through the cracks because of their status, and I'm talking people who don't fit into the standard 'Tick the box' homeless disadvantaged people we tend to hear about.
Sadly, we had a woman in her early 70's who had been sleeping and living in her car found deceased in her car in my suburb this week.
She slipped through the cracks for whatever reason.
Had those services who others receive help from been here for the lady, she could have had a nice room in a home through ABB, like others who are part of our 'Hidden Homeless' do.
It's time those who diss ABB woke up to the fact we are a much needed place in society to help accommodate such people in our homes, or those who may be between their own longer term places for whatever reason.
I recently had a guest stay who was very thankful to have ABB as an avenue, who refused outright to stay in a motel because they are now predominantly filled with Homeless people , some of whom have been recently released from prison or have serious issues that this person felt very uncomfortable with hence she choose to stay in an ABB home instead where she felt relaxed and safe.
I call them the 'Hidden Homeless' and have been through it myself.
It's overdue some who keep making wild allegations ABB whole homes are taking up accommodation others need looked outside the square.
No everyone rents out STR for financial gain, but do it to help those in genuine need of a safe place to rest for whatever reason.
