Airbnb Hosting EP 133 When Your Guests Hold a Wedding at Your Airbnb
Summary
Brian Chen, a New York Times writer and Airbnb Superhost, shares some of his most challenging hosting experiences, including a guest who hosted a wedding without permission and another instance where evidence of drug use was discovered. He highlights the importance of thorough documentation and having clear house rules, while also discussing the shortcomings of Airbnb's dispute resolution process.
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