Help! Airbnb banned me for life — but won’t say why - The Mercury News
Summary
This article reports on an Airbnb host who was banned for life without being given a reason. Hosts should be aware of the potential for permanent bans from platforms like Airbnb and the lack of transparency in such decisions. It is recommended that hosts understand the platform's terms of service and strive to maintain a good standing to avoid such situations.
Action Items
- ✓Strive to maintain positive guest reviews and adhere to all platform guidelines to minimize the risk of negative actions.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Carefully review Airbnb's terms of service to understand the conditions that can lead to account suspension or bans.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts risk being banned from Airbnb without clear explanation.
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