Fake damage claims from the host

Sandra4965
Level 2
London, United Kingdom

Fake damage claims from the host

Hello airbnb community,

 

I was wondering if anyone had false damage accusations against them after their stay?

I have booked a flat in Bergen to celebrate my dad’s 55th birthday with the family. We have cleaned the dishes, took out the rubbish, gathered used towels and cleaned the surfaces for the flat to look presentable. 

After our departure from the property landlord opened a case for severe damages i.e. deep damage to the counter, paint on the walls, missing glasses and the key fob missing from the key ring, floors being sticky from spilled alcohol and so on. He is claiming over £4,000 in damages that we didn’t do!

every other day last week and this week he comes back with yet additional damages and this sets me to have panic attacks, as this is just absurd! It was a quiet weekend away with the family and NOT a house party for 20 teenagers! And my reviews during the time I have signed up for Airbnb is spotless: all precious hosts have mentioned me being clean and respectful guest.
I can see some pictures being fake and I have already reported it to Airbnb.

 

Did anyone have similar experience and how you dealt with it?

I am considering even reporting it to the police.

 

Any recommendations or advise would be much appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance!

 

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Andrew3607
Level 1
San Francisco, CA

I have been scammed. A meticulous record for 8 years as a frequent user and AirBnb is siding with a “new” host. This host seems to be operating with a cohost who uses multiple Airbnb accounts. It’s an easy scam especially where the currency exchange is in the host’s favor.