Insight
Guests may face challenges obtaining refunds for STR bookings when natural disasters like blizzards lead to road closures, even if they informed the host.
Family denied refund for Lake Tahoe Airbnb blocked by blizzard: 'I told them the roads were closed'
Summary
A family was denied a refund for their Lake Tahoe Airbnb booking due to a blizzard that closed roads. Despite informing the host about the road closures, the refund request was rejected, highlighting a potential dispute over cancellation policies during extreme weather events.
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