Post by High Priestess on May 11, 2016 14:37:23 GMT
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Treana
Problem with my city
Got a letter from the city (Savannah GA) saying I can't advertise on here. I'm not in the historical district and several other in my area and in the historical district do air B B. It says I could face hefty fees and jail time. I own my home and don't bother anyone nor do I make food for guests but the letter even mentions that as not being a factor determining the activity as bed in breakfast. That having anyone in The home less then 30 days for a fee is illegal. My account is temporarily disabled but not removed. What do I do and how do I get ahold of someone from air B B? I have bookings already lined up and am afraid I'm going to be fined for taking them even if I do remove my site. Yikes!!!![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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marisa
Treana, that's aweful to hear that happened to your account/listing. When I clicked on your profile, your listing does not appear at all, so yeah, I guess it has been disabled. Definately contact ABB as soon as possible, as this would Definately be considered extenuating circumstances and ABB can help re-book your guests elsewhere in case you decide to abide by your city's letter. And I couldn't tell where your listing is, but perhaps there is a landlord legal help group that can help you sort your status as a host/landlord. I doubt ABB will offer legal help, they ll most likely just help w your bookings. Good luck!
Treana
Yeah a friend referred me to an attorney. Really sad that the city gives it's residents so much trouble over crums worth of suplimemtal income. We're not stealing business, we're bringing business to the city. I highly promote all the local business and your companies. People save 20-200$ with air BB and spend that money else where in the city on things they usually wouldn't be able to afford if booking rooms inside the downtown area. They get a home, feel safe with a family, save and redirect tourism money. So why the bullying routine when frankly I feel this seriously violates my fourth amendment rights. I heard of a story of a man in the area who has a 3,000 fine and they wanted to put him in jail for a month!? For hosting traveling guest in his own property!!!!! Enough to make you sell and move, BC being dictated to when you are only making your neighborhood and city better is ridiculous!
Silvana
Doesn't thw municipality have more important things to take care of than you hosting?
Treana
You would think. I have an ex who I think may have reported me. He's vicious.
Treana
Especially when we are having sky high crime rates and gun related deaths. 22 so far 2016!!!! But no let's harass home owners and stop hundreds and thousands of dollars from coming into Savannah!? Yeah good idea. I'm so upset over government impropriety, I'm going to move to the sticks. I have served and been a cop and I have only been disappointed by every governing body in this country. Greedy and shady, giving good citizens trouble at every turn and making sure they can't get ahead. Oh plus this is a legitimate air BB experience BC I have bookings and need to figure out what to do? So who better to ask then people of air BB since air BB does not easily make their people contactable.![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
Sue
I would call them and explain and have somebody help you!
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-220731
Treana
Problem with my city
Got a letter from the city (Savannah GA) saying I can't advertise on here. I'm not in the historical district and several other in my area and in the historical district do air B B. It says I could face hefty fees and jail time. I own my home and don't bother anyone nor do I make food for guests but the letter even mentions that as not being a factor determining the activity as bed in breakfast. That having anyone in The home less then 30 days for a fee is illegal. My account is temporarily disabled but not removed. What do I do and how do I get ahold of someone from air B B? I have bookings already lined up and am afraid I'm going to be fined for taking them even if I do remove my site. Yikes!!!
![???](http://storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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marisa
Treana, that's aweful to hear that happened to your account/listing. When I clicked on your profile, your listing does not appear at all, so yeah, I guess it has been disabled. Definately contact ABB as soon as possible, as this would Definately be considered extenuating circumstances and ABB can help re-book your guests elsewhere in case you decide to abide by your city's letter. And I couldn't tell where your listing is, but perhaps there is a landlord legal help group that can help you sort your status as a host/landlord. I doubt ABB will offer legal help, they ll most likely just help w your bookings. Good luck!
Treana
Yeah a friend referred me to an attorney. Really sad that the city gives it's residents so much trouble over crums worth of suplimemtal income. We're not stealing business, we're bringing business to the city. I highly promote all the local business and your companies. People save 20-200$ with air BB and spend that money else where in the city on things they usually wouldn't be able to afford if booking rooms inside the downtown area. They get a home, feel safe with a family, save and redirect tourism money. So why the bullying routine when frankly I feel this seriously violates my fourth amendment rights. I heard of a story of a man in the area who has a 3,000 fine and they wanted to put him in jail for a month!? For hosting traveling guest in his own property!!!!! Enough to make you sell and move, BC being dictated to when you are only making your neighborhood and city better is ridiculous!
Silvana
Doesn't thw municipality have more important things to take care of than you hosting?
Treana
You would think. I have an ex who I think may have reported me. He's vicious.
Treana
Especially when we are having sky high crime rates and gun related deaths. 22 so far 2016!!!! But no let's harass home owners and stop hundreds and thousands of dollars from coming into Savannah!? Yeah good idea. I'm so upset over government impropriety, I'm going to move to the sticks. I have served and been a cop and I have only been disappointed by every governing body in this country. Greedy and shady, giving good citizens trouble at every turn and making sure they can't get ahead. Oh plus this is a legitimate air BB experience BC I have bookings and need to figure out what to do? So who better to ask then people of air BB since air BB does not easily make their people contactable.
![???](http://storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
Sue
I would call them and explain and have somebody help you!