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In reply to the discussion: People pack up after an Airbnb stay, get police called on them-inc. helicopter-b/c they didn't wave [View all]jberryhill
(62,444 posts)People run Airbnb's outside of whatever regulations, contracts, deeds, insurance requirements or leases they may have.
By "have to be permitted", I assume you mean "should be permitted". Yeah, they should be. In very many instances they aren't.
This incident is actually typical of neighbors finding out someone is running an Airbnb. Sometimes the neighbors believe there is drug or prostitution activity going on. Other times, they catch on to what's going on due to unruly renter behavior.
It's not as if Airbnb comes out and checks. To sign up, you simply self-certify that you are in compliance with whatever, and that you will hold Airbnb harmless if you aren't.
https://learnairbnb.com/neighbors-killed-airbnb-unit/
While it may not be possible in all areas, having open and transparent communications with your neighbors about your Airbnb listings can establish trust early on and help you avoid future headaches.
Listen to your neighbors concerns and have remedies prepared to address them.
Pro Tip: Want to stop small problems from becoming BIG problems? Leave your cell phone with your neighbors so they can reach you first if they have a complaint about your guest or if there is an emergency.
https://www.airbnbhell.com/airbnb-neighbor-stories/ <--- problems with Airbnb neighbors.