Insight
Hosts in Virginia may face uncertainty regarding the validity and enforceability of Airbnb's host damage protection plan due to the company's alleged lack of an insurance license.
Virginia Says Airbnb Lacks Insurance License to Offer Host Damage Protection Plan
Summary
Virginia regulators are investigating Airbnb for offering a host damage protection plan without an insurance license. This raises concerns for hosts in the state regarding the validity and recourse available through such plans.
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