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Re:California AG and state senators introduce bill to ban hi... by yamtaddle on Monday February 20, 2023 @02:58PM (#34872155)
It's so common on US airbnb that I expect it's practically necessary to shift some margin to the "cleaning fee" to stay competitive (you'll get out-"bid" by others who have).

I objected to "actual cost", not "actual activity". Yes, they clean (usually...). No, it doesn't cost anywhere near what they're charging, unless you left the place such a wreck that you're getting a 1-star guest rating.

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Re:California AG and state senators introduce bill to ban hi... by wpietri on Monday February 20, 2023 @03:06PM (#34872246)
Depends on the Airbnb, I guess. I've definitely looked at places where the cleaning fee struck me as about market price. And I'm much more likely to stay at a place like that as it increases my trust in the host, so maybe the margin-shifting doesn't work for everybody.
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