Re:Airbnb and security camera disclosure
by extra88 on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @05:38PM
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> As a short-term tenant who isn't eligible for property insurance, there is no way for me insure against losses.
Why couldn't you get travel insurance that could cover accommodation costs and replacement costs due to theft?
Re:Airbnb and security camera disclosure
by alexhutcheson on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @02:59PM
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Depending on your policy, your homeowners insurance or renters insurance (at your long-term home) may cover you for theft from hotels, Airbnbs, etc. If yours doesn't, you could shop around for one that does.
Re:Airbnb and security camera disclosure
by philip1209 on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @03:19PM
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As a digital nomad, I have no long-term home. I literally live in Airbnbs. I tried finding a policy to cover me, but none exists. Policies also vary a lot with burglaries - eg some require signs of forced entry.
Re:Airbnb and security camera disclosure
by gambiting on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @03:59PM
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Hmmm I wonder if in that case a good travel insurance would work. You are staying in those places temporarily so I'd argue it's travel.
The problem is that Airbnb stays are similar to airline flight delays - the cost of a problem can result in many times more costs than just the cost of the flight.
The EU has very strict laws - if you booked a flight in good faith, then the airline is responsible for getting you to your destination, paying for your needs (food/housing) until that happens, and pay cash compensation of up to 600 euros.
In my opinion, the government should provide the same type of legislation for short-term stays. If you make a booking, the platform should at least be responsible for housing you for the duration of your stay.