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Just hosted someone and they left at midnight they say due to a roach. What should I do?

House Guest Left at Midnight Over Pest and Cleanliness Concerns: How Hosts Should Respond Situation summary A guest recently stayed at a home listed on Airbnb Plus and chose to leave at midnight, citing multiple issues. They reported an infestation of gnats, a live roach observed on the floor (photo provided by the guest in…
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Dallas says short term rentals not allowed in single family neighborhoods

New Policy Moves to Regulate Short-Term Rentals in Dallas Single-Family Neighborhoods Dallas City Council votes to enforce municipal code in single-family home (SFH) zones In a lengthy, marathon session lasting more than five hours, Dallas City Council approved a measure aimed at tightening enforcement of short-term rentals (STRs) within single-family neighborhood zones. The council voted…
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Banned from AirBnB a day after I left a host a bad review. My last Chapter with AirBnB after years as a Guest.

Title: Banned from Airbnb a Day After Leaving a Host a Negative Review: Reflections on a Long Involvement with the Platform Overview In this post, I share a recent experience with Airbnb that culminated in a ban shortly after leaving a negative review for a host. The situation highlights how conflicts with hosts can escalate,…
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Host PSA: Replying to every review makes you look like an unhinged lunatic

Host PSA: Why Replying to Every Review Can Undermine Your Rental’s Credibility I recently checked out a listing that looked promising, with a mix of positive and a few so-so reviews. I was ready to book when I spotted a behavior I consider one of the most annoying traits in hosting: replying to every comment,…
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Unlisting after 1 year of hosting, here’s what I learned

Unlisting After a Year of Hosting: Lessons Learned and Next Steps If you’re considering listing or relisting a short-term rental, these experiences from a year-long hosting journey offer practical insights and takeaways. The goal is to present lessons learned, not to discourage hosting, and to outline potential paths forward for future profitability and growth. Overview…
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Host text bombed the heck out of us after we contacted AirBnB because of the AC

Host bombarded us after contacting AirBnB about a malfunctioning AC Summary: This is a hot rental situation involving an unresponsive host and a faulty air conditioning system. The property did not match the listing, and after reaching out to AirBnB for help, we were told to cancel the booking ourselves, which would result in forfeiting…
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AirBnB now banning interior cameras in all properties [USA]

Airbnb Bans Indoor Cameras Across Listings, Expands Disclosure Requirements for Guests Overview Airbnb has announced a significant shift in its surveillance policy, moving to ban hosts from using interior security cameras in all properties. Starting April 30, hosts worldwide must remove indoor cameras and clearly disclose any outdoor monitoring technologies to guests prior to booking.…
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Guest Ran Air Conditioning With All Windows Open And The Heater On

Guest Triggered HVAC Misuse: Open Windows with Heater On Overview This article shares a real-world experience from a historic, near-century-old home that isn’t equipped with a full smart-home system. The only connected device in use is a window air conditioner unit. A recent guest opened all visible windows on one side of the house and…
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Fuck AirBnB, Honestly. Filthy Unheated Apartment, Terrible Host, and I Can’t Get My Money Back Because of Made Up Reasons.

Title: A Cautionary Tale About a Disappointing AirBnB Experience and The Challenge of Getting a Refund Recently, I booked a week-long stay in Europe with a friend to save money in an expensive city. The apartment looked cute, but it quickly proved uninhabitable in several key ways: no heat in the dead of winter, a…
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Refused entry because host felt it was too late [Oregon]

Refused Entry Over a “Too Late” Check-In: An Oregon Road Trip Incident A disappointing experience on a Southern Oregon road trip highlights how conflicting check-in policies can disrupt travel plans. After booking what was advertised as a fully independent apartment within a home, a traveler arrived late in a rural town only to find the…
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