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Unauthorized activity

I just hosted a guest over the weekend that lied about the purpose and the number of guest booked. He ended up using my home as some sort of undercover sting operation. They were filming various different alleged pedophiles that they were luring in throug... read more

Created 09-11-2021 | Latest reply 15-11-2021 by Laura2592

in Maryland, United States

Incorporating an LLC for your Airbnb to protect your personal assets?

Has anyone incorporated their airbnb business to protect their personal assets? Did your home owner's insurance change when you told them you were doing Airbnb?????

Created 30-06-2017 | Latest reply 15-11-2021 by Ken2458

in Austin, TX

Planning pricing

Need help with being aware of all the factors I need to consider when planning pricing, eg. current bill for airconditioning as in India when one crosses a particular number of units usage the pricing slab changes drastically.

Created 14-11-2021 | Latest reply 15-11-2021 by Annie1372

in Chennai, India

Add the pet fee at the time of reservation and the damages caused by the pets should be cover by the host's guarantee or secure deposit

Airbnb does not have a specific section to add a fee for pets and the option to charge it through the Resolution Center or adjust the cleaning fee, It is not the correct way, because many times If you ask for the fee thru the Resolution Center Guests d... read more

Created 28-05-2021 | Latest reply 15-11-2021 by BenkaandKeith0

in Sarasota, FL

Share your views with the European Commission while they work on short-term rental laws that could impact how you host

Have your say on short-term rental rules in Europe. Have you ever been confused about the regulations surrounding short-term rentals where you live? Or wanted a chance to share your opinion with key decision-makers? The European Commission has launch... read more

Created 27-10-2021 | Latest reply 14-11-2021 by Nils170

Share your views with the European Commission while they work on short-term rental laws that could impact how you host

in London, United Kingdom

Getting requests from unqualified guests with Instant Booking ON

Hi there lovely hosts,Two months ago, we have decided to turn on Instant Booking and somehow we get a lot of requests from members with no reviews and/or members who completely disregard our basic house rules. It is very time consuming to try and go thro... read more

Created 06-11-2021 | Latest reply 14-11-2021 by Don-And-Emily0

in Catskill, NY

Check out times half hour

I've been struggling for years with the lack of half hour check in/out. My house rules and messages read check out 10.30am while the default airbnb setting is by the hour 10am. It reflects poorly to have unclear communication. The listing is orientated to... read more

Created 13-11-2021 | Latest reply 14-11-2021 by Andrew0

in Melbourne, Australia

I need to set holiday pricing after a booking request

I forgot to change my Easter pricing. I got a booking request and messaged her that I would get back to her after holiday pricing is set. I went to Calendar for those dates and it won't allow me to click on it and change prices.

Created 01-03-2016 | Latest reply 14-11-2021 by Sarah977

in Cleveland, OH

Crazy guest lied about BEDBUGS

Hello, Folks -- A dreadful guest stayed at my place last week and canceled her stay unbeknownst to me about 15 minutes after checking in, which was 20 minutes after booking. You can read more about it via the review I wrote of her, below. I wrote this be... read more

Created 03-12-2020 | Latest reply 14-11-2021 by Evelyn694

in New York, NY

Suspicious Inquiries

I am a new host and already I have had a few suspicious inquiries. I live close to the Mexico border and on more than one occasion I have had an inquiry where people wished to view the house before renting. The first time, I was very niave and sent a pho... read more

Created 25-12-2018 | Latest reply 14-11-2021 by Sarah977

in Biñan, Philippines

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