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The resolution Center - Is it real or just a fiction?

I am sure you all heard it a million times.I started a request for compensation for damages from an undisclosed wild party my guest had in my house.The guest never responded.I escalated the request to Airbnb.It's been over a month - I never heard back fro... read more

in Malibu, CA in Hosting
Created 09-26-2016 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Julian372

Mother Worried After 1st Stay

I convinced my mother to use Airbnb for the first time. However, after her first experience she’s said she won’t use it again. She had had a big family rental for a week of ten people including 3 dogs. Host said he was nervous because he never rented to g... read more

in Hosting
Created 07-31-2019 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Mark116

Guest Hosting a Yoga Retreat for her business at my Airbnb House

I have an upcoming guest that is booked for a stay over NYE weekend. Her initial message to me was: "I can't wait to stay at your space for a long NYE detox weekend with my group. We are coming to have a quiet holiday retreat without the booze and noise t... read more

in Grand Rapids, MI in Hosting
Created 11-06-2018 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Kayleigh21

Dogs

We want to be dog friendly hosts, however, we've been encountering some issues with dogs. We would like to add either a $20 fee or a security deposit for people with dogs. How can I do this? I tried the resolution center, but it didn't help. I'd like to m... read more

in Bend, OR in Hosting
Created 12-12-2016 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Janet112

guests peed on the bed - how do I review?

I am fairly new to hosting. This is the first not so good experience I have had. Luckily there was no damage to the matresses becasue I had protection. Both beds were peed on and pillows had urine smell. The entire bedroom smelled like urine the minute I ... read more

in Hudson, MA in Hosting
Created 04-03-2018 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Vanessa831

Short Term Rental Ban in Incline Village (Tahoe)

Does anyone know of a good legal resource to help fight a "rule" that our BOD is trying to insert into our HOA CC&Rs next week? The current BOD is trying to pass this rule without a vote from our members. We have only had 10 days notice when the agenda wa... read more

in Roseville, CA in Hosting
Created 04-27-2017 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Ellie-And-Perry0

Why does Airbnb collect tax for some areas but not others?

Isn't that unfair that Airbnb takes care of tax collection if your place happened to be in the area that Airbnb collects transient tax from the guest, but if your place is in the area Airbnb does not collect ToT, you're on your own to figure out and Airbn... read more

in Menlo Park, CA in Hosting
Created 07-30-2019 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Emiel1

Full Refund for Strict Cancellation Policy (TIPS!)

I always have a strict cancellation policy since I started hosting on airbnb. Fortunately, it has been working very well for me. Recently, I noticed there are some hosts in the forum with a dilemma for *not being able* to give a full refund for guest who ... read more

in Seattle, WA in Hosting
Created 07-20-2017 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by David4383

Over supply in Eugene, OR

Well, I've been hosting for 4 years now and each year prices get more and more suppressed due to more abundant supply and some price war-ing. It's gotten to the point that unless it picks up, I'll go back to long term rental of the house. Long term rental... read more

in Eugene, OR in Hosting
Created 05-07-2018 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Karen268

Make 'unavailable' the default

Hi everyone! We rent out our place only every now and then, so we want the place to be unavailable by default and only make it available for the dates I choose to be available. How would I achieve this? Also, I have now received an instant booking for Oct... read more

in Amsterdam, Netherlands in Hosting
Created 01-22-2016 | Latest reply 07-31-2019 by Margo75

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