When disaster strikes your Airbnb
Summary
This article discusses the importance of proactive safety measures in short-term rentals, using a real-life example of a carbon monoxide leak. Hosts should implement regular safety protocols, focusing on preventing potential disasters and ensuring guest safety to protect their business and guests.
Key Insights
- •Generic inspections may not identify all safety risks in your STR properties.
- •Building a network of support in the STR community can help during challenging situations.
Action Items
- ✓Implement regular safety protocols across your STR portfolio.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Get feedback from your staff who help maintain and clean the property to ensure safety.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Watch Out For
- ⚠Trusting generic inspections to identify all safety risks can lead to serious consequences.
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