Body Corp issues

[Charlotte128]

I have a question that I need help with.  Unfortunately my days of doing Airbnb are numbered as my body corp for the apartment that I own are drafting a  new rule where I suspect they want to end this opportunity for people doing Airbnb in the block.  Thier concerns are around the following;

Insurance for the building and having strangers through Airbnb enter the building.  I need solid information that would rebut this and I was thinking the vetting options that are offered, can you give me in-depth  information on this or has anyone had to prove this?

Auckland council regulations and Health and Safety.  I understand that Auckland is supportive of Airbnb, can anyone  assist here with information?

Inland Revenue, the building manager brought this up however this is not a body corp issue, has anyone got some information about this too?

If I can't resolve or help find solutions the body corp will pass a rule in the next AGM in May which will prohibit Airbnb so I am keen to gather as much positive information supporting Airbnb and find a way that can resolve their concerns.

Thanks

Charlotte 

[David126]

AirBnB do not vet guests, more of an identity thing at best.

Buildings etc Insurance, well they should know if there is an issue with STR's.

Tax is down to you not them.

[Jared26]

Hi Charlotte,

Did this pass in your AGM? I know it is a tricky subject as it came up for change in my AGM this month where they wish to restrict short term leases and subletting to a period of not less than 30 days.

The impacts of unplanned damage to common property, insurance, nuisance, increased noise etc are understandable but it seems extreme to ban outright.

Would be awesome if you had some learnings to share.

Thanks,

Jared

[Charlotte128]

HI Jared,

We have our meeting this Thursday but what I have discovered is that if I am residing in the property too, so really the person is a room mate the insurance is covered.  This is because it would be the same as having a flatmate and I am the owner.  I spoke with the insurance broker and they seemed fine about Airbnb especially since it is a shared space.  

It seems silly that they want to make a blanket rule for 30 days as this would mean more people for longer, so I'll will ask them what they mean about leasing and subleasing and whether it means the whole unit

cheers Charlotte 

[Charlotte128]

Hey Jared, are you in Vincent Street?  I think we are in the same building, if so we should meet before the meeting on Thursday

charlotte