HomeAway Sued, New Airbnb Fees, STR an Island for $1 Million a Week, & More
Summary
This episode of the Short Term Rental Report covers a class action lawsuit against HomeAway for fake listings, tips on spotting hidden cameras in rentals, Airbnb's new fee structure charging hosts a 14% fee while eliminating guest fees (currently in effect in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), and concerns neighbors have with short-term rentals. Additionally, a new luxury platform, Airbnb Luxe, allows you to rent a Polynesian island for a million dollars a week.
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