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- ‘I rented out my house after moving in with Mum. Now Vrbo owes me £2.8k’ - The Times
‘I rented out my house after moving in with Mum. Now Vrbo owes me £2.8k’ - The Times
Summary
A host is owed £2.8k by VRBO after renting their house out. This situation highlights potential payment issues on the VRBO platform, urging hosts to ensure prompt and accurate payouts. To avoid similar problems, hosts should review VRBO's payment policies and regularly check their transaction history.
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