The duties and obligations of a short-term rental host, including providing accurate listing information, ensuring guest safety, and addressing guest concerns.
Glossary Term: Guest Safety
A comprehensive cleaning protocol that goes beyond basic cleaning to ensure a high level of hygiene and sanitation in short-term rentals.
Specific rules and recommendations for ensuring the safety and well-being of young guests staying in a short-term rental, such as providing childproofing measures or age-appropriate amenities.
Specialized care and upkeep required for high-end infinity pools often found in luxury vacation rentals, ensuring proper water chemistry, cleanliness, and functionality.
Essential steps taken to prepare a vacation rental property for the winter season, particularly in colder climates, to prevent damage from freezing temperatures and ensure guest safety.
A hypothetical term referring to a smart home security system that utilizes artificial intelligence for enhanced protection. Ensuring guest safety and property security is paramount for short-term rentals.
Shared safety measures and procedures implemented by property owners, co-hosts, or property managers to ensure the security of a short-term rental and the well-being of guests.
Claims made by guests alleging injury or damages due to the host’s failure to adequately maintain the property, highlighting the importance of regular upkeep and prompt repairs.
A situation in a short-term rental where the safety or security of guests, property, or others is in immediate danger, justifying immediate action like guest eviction or contacting authorities.
A host’s legal responsibility for injuries or damages occurring on their short-term rental property due to unsafe conditions caused by alcohol or drug use they provided or allowed.
A chronological record of any incidents, accidents, damages, or complaints that occur at a short-term rental property. Important for liability protection and identifying recurring issues.
Internet-connected security systems that provide remote monitoring and control of security features like cameras, alarms, and motion detectors in rental properties.