Airbnb’s Post

The procedure for checking dwellings, a stupid, illegal and dangerous obligation: - Stupid because when a dwelling has already been rented, it is necessarily already checked by the people who went there, so useless procedure. - Forcing guests to film and take photos at their tenants is illegal and not consistent with the privacy of tenants. - Requiring hosts to install an app and in addition require them to have a very recent smartphone is illegal as it is not specified in the terms and conditions. - Dangerous because the tenants of Airbnb will falsely believe that the housing is valid or compliant while it is very easy to film the neighbor’s housing and/ or film a housing that does not belong to us, if we rented by an agency for example. The mention of verification being an complicity of Airbnb for the scam.

As a short-term rental company, I'm thrilled to see Airbnb's commitment to supporting renters in listing their homes on the platform. This move not only expands opportunities for hosts but also addresses the growing challenges of homeownership, particularly for younger Americans and marginalized communities. By providing avenues for supplemental income, Airbnb is empowering individuals and communities to navigate rising costs and economic pressures. It's heartening to witness initiatives like these that foster inclusivity and economic resilience.

It's great to see Airbnb taking steps towards inclusivity by supporting renters in addition to homeowners. This reflects a thoughtful approach to economic empowerment and highlights the potential of the sharing economy to bridge income gaps. Considering the complex dynamics between short-term rentals, housing markets, and community well-being, what future innovations or policies might we see from platforms like Airbnb to balance these interests?

It sounds like a wonderful initiative, however this might heat-up the anti Airbnb supporters and push some local governments that were on the edge of instituting short term rental restrictions over the edge. It will also mean much more competition for current airbnb hosts. It will be very difficult to implement in an orderly manner in countries or municipalities where law inforcement is sub standard. This feels very controversial - do we want to go there?

As the largest full scale servicer in the industry, we are thrilled to see Airbnb continue to press toward win/win policies that allow our short stay community to continue to thrive!

We support Airbnb’s initiative to foster community-friendly rental policies. With over 23 years in property management, we’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful short-term rental regulations can benefit both homeowners and communities. Our focus on sustainability and exceptional guest experiences complements our efforts to advocate for policies that not only allow homeowners to earn supplemental income but also ensure they do so responsibly. We’re excited to continue working alongside organizations like Airbnb to promote positive change in the communities we serve.

Can someone ask Booking.com please why they don’t care to support neighbourhoods. “what about solutions to support neighbours who suffer from anti social behaviour at your listings? Or maybe also focus on local residents right to sleep in their own home instead of the needs and wants of the travellers? Feel free to reach out for more ideas. They are very unhelpful

great news!🙌

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Yes! Need more collaboration between AirBnB and local governments… Maybe AirBnB should be starting an enforcement arm to replace these crummy 3rd party companies that are overcharging governments for bad execution.