Guest At A California Hotel Fined $10,000 Over Bathroom Selfie: "A Complete Nightmare" - NDTV
Summary
This article discusses a guest at a hotel in California who was fined $10,000 for taking a bathroom selfie. While this specific instance is about a hotel, hosts should be aware of privacy concerns, especially regarding photos and videos taken on their property, to avoid similar legal issues.
Action Items
- ✓Review and clearly state your house rules regarding guest behavior, including policies on photography and video recording, in your listing description and welcome materials.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Consider consulting with a legal professional to ensure your house rules comply with local and state privacy laws.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts could face legal issues and potential fines if guests violate their privacy through actions like unauthorized photography or video recording on the property.
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