Extra charges for water and electricity

[Mireille9]

Hi

As a host, how does one go about charging extra for water and electricity when it is applicable?

Thanks

Mireille 

[Rojian0]

I may stop renting my place using Airbnb unless this is resolved. Electricity costs way too much money to stay competitive in the market. I may opt for long-term renters instead.

[Brian-and-Petra0]

Charge for utilities. 

Meter reading on arrival and departure. State in on your rules.

At the end of the if you rent a house/appartment its self catering. 

Like renting a car.. can one expect fuel to be fully included in your car rental.  

In ireland 1000ltr of oil can be burnt in 5/6 wks in winter. All one does is put it on constant. 

Airbnb should make it easier to collect this fees, 

Airbnb is a holiday home  rental website, 

[Julie4372]

I agree Brian & Petra, I have made significant losses on renting so not doing much now. It’s quite a relief not to have to replace the linen and worry about the place constantly.  Hmm, and why do people leave the linen splashed with bleach?

[Julie536]

I agree Rojian but beware. I have a place in Spain - Costa Del Sol. Tired of so few bookings through Airbnb & extortionate fees for cleaning / laundry I rented my apartment on an 11 month contract. The tenant refused access for tradespeople, kept two dogs in my one bedroom apartment leaving a bed smell and mildew on the walls because she left the windows closed,  broke the TV and took several items with her😟 The property managers advise the place cannot be rented until fixed.  She has also failed to pay the electric and water bill, Total bill so far over €2000 . I have contacted the insurers. Thinking of selling.