Short Term Rental Riches 52. Airbnb Took Down ALL of My Listings, This Could Happen to You!
Nov 10, 2020
Imagine waking up to find all your Airbnb listings wiped out with just an email! A host shares their shocking experience and highlights the importance of understanding platform policies. The conversation dives into strategies for diversifying rental platforms and even managing multiple accounts to safeguard your income. Plus, there's a critical discussion on service animal policies and potential discrimination pitfalls. Don't miss out on practical tips to navigate the ever-changing landscape of short-term rentals!
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Airbnb Took Down Listings Incident
- Tim Hubbard lost thousands of dollars when Airbnb blocked his calendars after he missed an important email warning.
- The listings were removed without dashboard notifications or phone calls, causing a major booking disruption in three cities.
Service Animals Trigger Policy Enforcement
- Airbnb enforces a strict discrimination policy that includes accommodation for service animals despite no-pet policies.
- Denying a guest with a legitimate service animal can lead to claims resulting in listing bans.
Prevent Airbnb Listing Shutdowns
- Always monitor Airbnb support emails closely to avoid missing critical policy communications.
- Create multiple Airbnb accounts and diversify listing channels to reduce risk of total shutdown.