I read the new updated policies going into effect at the end of May.
Here's what l know after Hosting for over 5 years, in my experience...
As usually, the policies are geared more towards helping Airbnb and they're bottom line as opposed to the Host who is taking ALL the risk! You barely get them to list ALL the guests on the reservation.
The issue here, the guests security deposit is now being removed, my security deposit was in place to help weed out and vet bad actors.
When guests put up THEIR money, l find they're much more respectful, careful about creating damage to the property, and you get a different level of clientele too.
I know because l found, l had MORE issues when l charged only $500 instead of a $1000 deposit.
Also, l don't feel like FIGHTING with Aircover (who by-the-way) are NOT as wonderful as you make them sound, only to get 1/2 or a partial reimbursement for damages.
And, l don't want to spend lengthy conversations with your out-sourced "AMBASSADORS" the customer service reps., with the fancy title and the scripted, can't think out-of-the-box answers that doesn't apply to EVERY situation.
Plus, no one covers my lost revenue if my place needs to be blocked off during the repair process.
Personally, I'd rather have a BETTER class of people up front to prevent and/or eliminate the problem beforehand!
Disappointed,
Terri
Prospect Park