Airbnb hosts: WHY you need electronic locks now!

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Richard Fertig

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Summary

Richard Fertig discusses the importance of electronic locks for Airbnb hosts, highlighting a recent lawsuit against Airbnb due to improper key distribution that led to a $7 million settlement. He advises hosts to be proactive by changing physical keys periodically or by upgrading to electronic locks that change codes after every guest, to ensure safety for both hosts and guests.