Post by High Priestess on Apr 19, 2016 4:18:32 GMT
See the update to Airbnb's policy on hosts' house rules:
www.airbnb.com/help/article/472/what-are-house-rules
NOte that Airbnb now says:
If a guest breaks a house rule, either before or during their stay, you can cancel their reservation without penalty.
I find this to be REALLY good news!!
You may also be interested to see Peter's post about this where he has this info, as well as shows his own "terms of accomodation" document he has his guests sign.
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-217842
Peter shared on APril 18 2016
New House Rules - Great New Features!
Have you noticed the new House Rules?
These are the new features I particularly like:
"If a guest breaks a house rule, either before or during their stay, you can cancel their reservation without penalty.
House Rules appear on your listing page, and guests must review and agree to them before requesting a reservation. They’re also sent directly to a guest once they’ve a confirmed reservation."
Members here have frequently commented that their Guest has violated a House Rule, but it's not clear what recourse the Host has in these circumstances.
Now, it's clear. The Host can cancel without penalty. If the Guest threatens a bad review in retaliation, that is blackmail and the Host should (a) report it to Airbnb CX and (b) insist that the Guest be kicked off the platform. Yay!
One important feature I love is the fact that I was able to add a shortened URL at the end of the Pre-booking Message text box (those inserted in the "additional rules" text box remained blocked).
This allowed me to attach my standard waiver of liability terms, which I have not been able to do since all links were previously blocked.
Here's what I did. I inserted the following language:
(1) in the "Additional rules" text box: "* please note the additional terms referred to at the end of my Pre-booking Message."
(2) in the Pre-booking Message text box: "Also, please note these additional terms: bit.ly/1YDnp6X"
This gives me an extra layer of protection for Hosts against liability risks if a Guest suffers loss, damage or harm during their reservation.
Please don't rely on this as legal or professional advice. You should always consult an attorney before taking action with legal implications.
Peter.
(note: Peter is an attorney, albeit not a practising one)
Peter's document:
bit.ly/1YDnp6X
www.airbnb.com/help/article/472/what-are-house-rules
NOte that Airbnb now says:
If a guest breaks a house rule, either before or during their stay, you can cancel their reservation without penalty.
I find this to be REALLY good news!!
You may also be interested to see Peter's post about this where he has this info, as well as shows his own "terms of accomodation" document he has his guests sign.
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-217842
Peter shared on APril 18 2016
New House Rules - Great New Features!
Have you noticed the new House Rules?
These are the new features I particularly like:
"If a guest breaks a house rule, either before or during their stay, you can cancel their reservation without penalty.
House Rules appear on your listing page, and guests must review and agree to them before requesting a reservation. They’re also sent directly to a guest once they’ve a confirmed reservation."
Members here have frequently commented that their Guest has violated a House Rule, but it's not clear what recourse the Host has in these circumstances.
Now, it's clear. The Host can cancel without penalty. If the Guest threatens a bad review in retaliation, that is blackmail and the Host should (a) report it to Airbnb CX and (b) insist that the Guest be kicked off the platform. Yay!
One important feature I love is the fact that I was able to add a shortened URL at the end of the Pre-booking Message text box (those inserted in the "additional rules" text box remained blocked).
This allowed me to attach my standard waiver of liability terms, which I have not been able to do since all links were previously blocked.
Here's what I did. I inserted the following language:
(1) in the "Additional rules" text box: "* please note the additional terms referred to at the end of my Pre-booking Message."
(2) in the Pre-booking Message text box: "Also, please note these additional terms: bit.ly/1YDnp6X"
This gives me an extra layer of protection for Hosts against liability risks if a Guest suffers loss, damage or harm during their reservation.
Please don't rely on this as legal or professional advice. You should always consult an attorney before taking action with legal implications.
Peter.
(note: Peter is an attorney, albeit not a practising one)
Peter's document:
bit.ly/1YDnp6X