But there are safety concerns that arise with the vacation rental experience. “While many hotels have security guards and ...

Justin Ford built a system that's reviewed around 10,000 Airbnbs for often-overlooked safety issues. His tips for Airbnb hosts include installing the best smoke alarm to putting rubber on the floor.

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“If the police show up, they focus on life-safety issues, not Airbnb code violations. They’re making sure that nobody is hurt, that nobody’s overdosed, things like that. They’re not really ...

CNN reached out to more than 130 former employees who handled safety issues or fielded security concerns for Airbnb’s support line. Of the 24 who responded, nearly half said they couldn’t ...

One former employee who handled safety issues and security concerns for Airbnb’s support line told CNN: “I’ve never received a call about a doorbell.” The company doesn’t have a policy ...

Airbnb insists the problem is minor. “With over 1.5 billion guest arrivals to 220 countries and regions, safety issues on Airbnb are incredibly rare,” an Airbnb spokesperson said in an email.

As summer approaches, many travelers are debating between booking hotel rooms or Airbnb rentals. "It is an admission that travelers care more about affordability than they did a year ago," Airbnb ...

SAN FRANCISCO - Airbnb is under fire as hosts come forward with concerns regarding promised ... and a 24-hour safety line for emergencies. Sophie said she found out a convicted felon, Nicole ...

Among them were hosts who advertise rooms or houses on online platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO for rent ... than five years and has never had any issues with guests. "I don't even relate to ...