Post by High Priestess on Sept 28, 2015 1:47:41 GMT
Peter shared:
NYC politician goes undercover at Airbnb listings in illegal hotel sting
"New York City Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal went undercover at several
Airbnb listings in the city to expose what she says is a 'pervasive'
illegal hotel problem. Recordings from the sting reveal hosts knowingly
breaking the law, even going so far as to instruct the undercover guests
not to mention Airbnb in the building.
'If somebody asks you something, never mention in the building
Airbnb,' a host tells Rosenthal. 'This is supposed to be residential.'
The assemblymember rented out four apartments for one night each
during the week of April 13 to 20. When Rosenthal went to check in, she
brought along a hidden camera, as one does in the true
network-television sting tradition."
Click here on.mash.to/1IzyOPx for Mashable article.
My two cents: WARNING! WARNING! If you see this SF Supervisor pretending to be a Guest, say nothing and throw him out immediately! :-)
Michael:
lol
G:
But Airbnb's Nick Papas states "We agree with New York City leaders that enforcement agencies should be targeting illegal hotel operators, many of whom do business on multiple websites," he added. "At the same time, we need to clarify the laws, so regular New Yorkers can share the home in which they live and pay the bills."
Joseph:
I would love it if Campos came and stayed with me ! I think it would be a great opportunity to demonstrate to him the way we are currently following the law and how it helps people stay in their homes . Perhaps we need to invite him ? Or other supervisors to see what we are doing and how we are not harming Neighborhoods but making them stronger and more stable
Tom:
I think they are referring to the hosts with multiple properties that are making neighborhoods unstable.
Stan:
Now I wonder what f the political in question had a verified ID and did he respond to the usual questions like " what is the purpose of your trip?" And "What do you do for. Living?"
Deborah:
Airbnb hosts in NYC should have all been watching the City Council meeting in NYC on Airbnb, so they would know who LInda Rosenthal was. She was one of the most angry about the "illegal" listings issue, and some hosts commented that she seemed quite "anti--Airbnb." So, it is good for hosts to know what's what and who is who, so they are less likely to fall into these traps. Of course, Linda didnt' have to go herself, she could have sent in anyone with a hidden camera, someone less well known. So hosts should beware!
NYC politician goes undercover at Airbnb listings in illegal hotel sting
"New York City Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal went undercover at several
Airbnb listings in the city to expose what she says is a 'pervasive'
illegal hotel problem. Recordings from the sting reveal hosts knowingly
breaking the law, even going so far as to instruct the undercover guests
not to mention Airbnb in the building.
'If somebody asks you something, never mention in the building
Airbnb,' a host tells Rosenthal. 'This is supposed to be residential.'
The assemblymember rented out four apartments for one night each
during the week of April 13 to 20. When Rosenthal went to check in, she
brought along a hidden camera, as one does in the true
network-television sting tradition."
Click here on.mash.to/1IzyOPx for Mashable article.
My two cents: WARNING! WARNING! If you see this SF Supervisor pretending to be a Guest, say nothing and throw him out immediately! :-)
Michael:
lol
G:
But Airbnb's Nick Papas states "We agree with New York City leaders that enforcement agencies should be targeting illegal hotel operators, many of whom do business on multiple websites," he added. "At the same time, we need to clarify the laws, so regular New Yorkers can share the home in which they live and pay the bills."
Joseph:
I would love it if Campos came and stayed with me ! I think it would be a great opportunity to demonstrate to him the way we are currently following the law and how it helps people stay in their homes . Perhaps we need to invite him ? Or other supervisors to see what we are doing and how we are not harming Neighborhoods but making them stronger and more stable
Tom:
I think they are referring to the hosts with multiple properties that are making neighborhoods unstable.
Stan:
Now I wonder what f the political in question had a verified ID and did he respond to the usual questions like " what is the purpose of your trip?" And "What do you do for. Living?"
Deborah:
Airbnb hosts in NYC should have all been watching the City Council meeting in NYC on Airbnb, so they would know who LInda Rosenthal was. She was one of the most angry about the "illegal" listings issue, and some hosts commented that she seemed quite "anti--Airbnb." So, it is good for hosts to know what's what and who is who, so they are less likely to fall into these traps. Of course, Linda didnt' have to go herself, she could have sent in anyone with a hidden camera, someone less well known. So hosts should beware!