Small claims

Rebecca2027
Level 1
Y Felinheli, United Kingdom

Small claims

I've recently submitted a request to a guest to replace a damaged carpet which they completely admitted to causing as their daughter was experimenting. 

 

Crazy that these experiments happen in an air bnb

 

Air bnb have offered me £35 for a £300 carpet. I've tried escalating but they think £35 is reasonable. 

 

I've started my online small claims process but it's asking for contact details for the letters etc. Does anyone have them?

 

3 Replies 3
Helen3
Level 10
Bristol, United Kingdom

Just put in Airbnb offices in London. @Rebecca2027 

 

But in your situation it's probably easier and quicker to claim on your own home insurance for short term lets.

 

Airbnb makes it clear in their guarantee that they allow of depreciation. How old is your carpet?  They could argue a lesser amount is equitable.

Rebecca2027
Level 1
Y Felinheli, United Kingdom

It was 6 weeks old hence why I claimed. Thanks for the info

Mike-And-Jane0
Level 10
England, United Kingdom

@Rebecca2027 I would hold off on court action for a day or seven. You need to give Airbnb a chance to do the right thing first or the court will not allow your claim.