Comments on: Government Authorities Should Take a Closer Look at Airbnb

By: Jonah S

Jonah S — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:35:33 +0000

In addition to everything already said here, I doubt your doorbell rings louder for some than others. You should have called the police sooner, and, you always have the option to cancel a guest you are uncomfortable with. Sounds as if YOU need to get a few more things straight.

By: The Dexter

The Dexter — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:08:25 +0000

I doubt a photo is going to identify mental illness. You have two points you’re trying to make here and it needs to be more concise.

By: Jessica Berkel

Jessica Berkel — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:43:15 +0000

I admit that it would be really nice to see who you are renting to but on the other hand how do you see if someone is crazy by looking at their photo?

By: Leon

Leon — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:15:09 +0000

This is very unfortunate. The problem is, you can’t determine if someone is mentally ill in a photo…most of the time. I agree that its not fair the guest can see your photo but you cant see their profile until they book. Also, there are many cases where the guest doesn’t post a clear picture, posts a picture of someone else (I had a guest that posted a picture of his sister – imagine my surprise when the guest checked in and it was a man and not a woman). or posts a picture with their faces hidden or obscured. I don’t like this aspect of Airbnb hosting. Sometimes you never know what you’re going to get when the guest checks in. They need to do a better job of both vetting the guests and letting the hosts view the profile before accepting – especially when the host lives in the location as well (as is my case). The proceeds from my Airbnb rooms is helping me with my children’s college expenses – but sometimes, I feel its not worth the security risk.