What is Booking.com's new damage program?

Short Term Rental RichesJun 2, 20252m 2s174 viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
Booking.com
damage program
damage deposit
guest screening
STR operations
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Summary

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This video explains Booking.com's new damage program and its limitations for short-term rental hosts. It highlights what hosts can and cannot claim for damages, emphasizing the importance of evidence and recommending the use of damage deposits for better protection.

Key insights

  • Booking.com's damage policy does not allow the submission of crucial evidence like security video footage or screenshots of guest conversations.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Relying solely on Booking.com's damage program without understanding its limitations can leave hosts unprotected against various types of damage and rule violations.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb House Rules Templatetemplate

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