How to cover for Damages in your Airbnb

BNB UNIAug 30, 20250m 59s13 viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
damage claims
Airbnb resolution center
guest communication
insurance policy
smoking fees
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how to handle property damages on Airbnb by documenting issues with photos and communicating with guests through the Resolution Center. If guests are unresponsive or refuse to pay, escalate the claim to Airbnb, which offers a substantial insurance policy to cover repair costs.

Key insights

  • A strategy to monetize smoking violations is to implement a specific 'smoke cleaning fee' (e.g., $300) in your house rules.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Accepting a lowball offer from Airbnb for damages without providing sufficient evidence or negotiation can result in not recovering the full repair costs.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb Resolution Centerplatform

    The Airbnb Resolution Center is the platform used to communicate with guests and submit claims for damages or other issues.

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