Yeah, so...Airbnb isn't doing ANYTHING about the fact that a convicted felon is
-using my Open Homes listing (free!)
-here because of court on drug charges - both possession and selling
-has brought drugs and at least one weapon here with his gf and baby
-had me get up to meet them before it was light out - me, thinking they were displaced from the hurricane, I did...but turns out, they just needed to get to court on time. Lawyer picked them up in a black BMW.
-They asked for diapers, wipes and baby clothes ahead of time. I also got baby food and toys. Again, thinking displaced from Dorian. That's what I was told.
I truly believed Open Homes verified and screened. They claim every applicant is VERIFIED.
They DO NOT. I'm hosting shared space as a single female and beyond upset right now. I'm angry, anxious and feel totally taken advantage of. I cannot leave my home to do anything - work, appts, gym - nothing.
And 3 calls and 5 emails to Airbnb (with proof and photos) has done nothing.
Airbnb's new policy of no name and no profile photo is DANGEROUS to hosts. As soon as this guest booked, a quick search showed his mug shot. I didn't want to assume, since more than one person can have the same name...but I was correct.
And now, no good deed goes unpunished?
Be WARY.