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Thank you for posting @Laura_R . I’ve read several reports regarding this tragic incident. There are various versions of events. But in several articles it appears the host:
- Had strict ‘No Parties’ in house rules
- Was ‘tricked’ into accepting the booking by the guest who lied about the real intentions
- The host was notified of problems, and called for law enforcement (police) support.
*Disclaimer*. I also read reports that the host
was aware that problematic parties had occurred in the listing before.
As a host. This is exactly what happened to me when an unauthorised ‘party’ took place in my listing. Totally prohibited by my ‘house rules.’ Thankfully no fatalities occurred. Just £££ damage.
So I’m really struggling with this latest ‘get rid of abusive guest & host conduct.’ Surely the blame is not being cast on the host!? As Airbnb addreses this SPECIFIC incident? It’s does not mention the VICE expose!! It is so crass to address two totally different issues. This is about DEATHS on Airbnb’s watch!
*You @Laura_R , of course have all the facts. I’m just going on press reports. * could be totally misinformed. As there is lots of #fakenews around.
What I REALLY want to read:
‘Airbnb accepts we need to make some radical changes. This is horrendous. People have died. This was a terrible & tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the victims & their families & friends.
The local community have been left in shock. Our dedicated hosts are looking for reassurance. Guests need to feel secure when they are making a booking.
Airbnb are determined to do everything we can to ensure an incident like this never occurs again. We will be reviewing all our policies and we will pledge to do everything in our power to protect our community of guests and hosts.’
AIRBNB!!!!!!!!! Not the guests! And most definitely NOT the host!