face detector

[Zoma6]

Is anyone affected by the new policy regarding facial detectors in the apartment units that we manage?

[Helen3]

What new policy are you referring to and what are face detectors @Zoma6 

[Zoma6]

Only people who have registered their faces can gain access to the unit/apartment.

So, if your guest only stays for 1 night, it will be very difficult.

[Helen3]

Oh so this isn't Airbnb related policy -  but down to the apartment block that your STR business is in @Zoma6 

in which case you will need to speak to the apartment management company - as long as you are allowed to do STR at the property I am sure they will be open to discussing it. 

sounds like you need to add in an extra step with guests to register 

[Zoma6]

Hi helen, yes sure, this isn't Airbnb policy, but property managemen's.

I just wanted to know if maybe one of you has ever had the same problem as I am facing right now.

btw, tqvm helen..

[Joan2709]

@Zoma6 

Well...this is the first I have heard of this?

Did the management of the Building start using this requirement as a result of negative incidents with tenants and guests?

[Zoma6]

Yes, they just started using facial detectors, to prevent us from renting out units

[Joan2709]

@Zoma6 

So...that means you can't list on Airbnb or any OTA platform?

[Zoma6]

I can, but I need to work with the receptionist to access the elevator for my guests 😀