When disaster strikes your Airbnb (Ep536)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses a real-life carbon monoxide leak at a short-term rental property and highlights the importance of proactive safety measures. Hosts should prioritize regular safety inspections and build a support network within the STR community to protect guests and mitigate risks.
Key Insights
- •Generic inspections may not identify all safety risks, emphasizing the need for thorough and specific safety protocols.
Action Items
- ✓Implement regular safety protocols across your STR portfolio, including carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Consider getting feedback on safety from staff who help maintain and clean the property.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid For Your Pad: The episode is from Get Paid For Your Pad, a podcast for short-term rental hosts.
- →SoulSTR: Jennifer Lawyer is co-founder of SoulSTR, a short-term rental management company.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Relying solely on generic inspections can lead to overlooked safety hazards.
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