I had a guest book from june 8-23
on june 12 the guest emailed me that there was too much noise and he was going to move out. There is a residence being built two doors down. I figured too bad for him, but at least i'll get paid, which seems logical right?
no, airbnb sided with him and refunded the undstayed days! they said I should have disclosed that there was construction nearby. Personally I find this ludicrous, as there is construction on every block of this booming city (seattle). I guess the guy just stays home all day and sleeps and was expecting it to be quiet.
I argued that the crows are very noisy this time of year what with their chicks being born and all. Also there is a bus line one block away, and who knows maybe a neighbor will decide to have backyard bbq duiring my guests stay. Are these things I should "disclose"? Of course not. I wouldn't even know where to start and stop with disclosures about noise.
The construction site follows the noise ordinance and there is no activiity nights and weekends. Not to mention there are several other remodels and other construction projects withing a block or two. Oh and I didn't mention the grade school a block away where the kids at recess could really wake you up from a noontime nap....
Airbnb accused me of hiding the fact that I new there was construction going on two doors down and didn't mention it to the guest. Well now we will know an easy loophole to get out of a reservation if your plans change and you don't want to pay for what you agreed to pay - just mention some kind of normal city noise and you'll get your money back....