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.
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.
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.
Possessing or allowing guests to possess firearms or other weapons on a short-term rental property in violation of local laws or lease agreements, which can pose a safety risk and lead to legal issues for the host.
Keeping prohibited or dangerous animals on a short-term rental property without proper permits or in violation of local ordinances or lease agreements, posing a risk to guests and potentially leading to legal issues.
Windows designed to withstand high winds and flying debris, offering increased safety and security for properties in hurricane-prone areas, a desirable feature for short-term renters seeking peace of mind.
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.