Airbnb horror story reveals safety issues for lodging site. A 19-year-old Massachusetts man is speaking out after an alleged sexual assault by an Airbnb host to warn others to take precautions.

According to Grind and Shifflett, “In early December, after The Wall Street Journal provided Airbnb with written questions about safety issues, the company announced details and additional ...

Between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019, 0.05 percent of trips on Airbnb had a safety-related issue reported by a host or guest and 0.03 percent of trips on Airbnb had a significant claim paid ...

This list ensures quick responses to any Airbnb issues that arise. Safety Equipment: Install necessary safety equipment like smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits.

In recent months Airbnb has dealt with several safety issues at properties listed on its site. According to a San Francisco Chronicle article, 42 people have been shot ...

While safety issues exist with Airbnb, hotel and motel guests also have safety and security concerns, such as theft or fire. Because guests are entering someone’s home, however, the risks are a ...

Short-term rental giant Airbnb has issued a permanent global ban on parties following a string of shootings that have broken out nationwide at properties it lists. "It developed into a bedrock ...

Consumer Reports recommends that all rentals have working fire safety products, but a 2018 study found only 56 percent of Airbnb listings had carbon monoxide detectors, 42 percent carried fire ...

Airbnb has more than 2 million properties on its platform. Certifying the safety of all those home, apartments, yurts and treehouses would be a herculean task, but it’s more than mere logistics ...

A bachelorette trip to Las Vegas took a terrifying turn when a group of women believed someone was trying to break into their Airbnb, raising concerns about safety and surveillance on the rental ...

Noise. Damages. Safety questions. Airbnb is racing to address the risks posed by partying guests before it goes public. By Erin Griffith The luxury cabin in Incline Village, Nev., just north of ...

The temporary party ban Airbnb imposed in 2020, also put a cap on the number of people allowed to occupy a home at 16. The company said the new policy removed the occupancy cap on some large homes ...