A legally binding contract between the host and guest outlining the terms and conditions of the short-term rental.
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Glossary Term: Host
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Time-sensitive communication between hosts, guests, or property managers regarding critical issues that require immediate attention, such as emergencies or urgent maintenance requests.
The personal time, effort, and labor invested by a host in managing and maintaining their short-term rental property instead of outsourcing tasks.
Hungarian term for “Host,” referring to individuals or companies who list and manage short-term rental properties on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
The level of monitoring and interaction a host provides during a guest’s stay, ranging from minimal contact to on-site presence.
Describes a specific check-in process for a short-term rental, such as self-check-in with a keypad or a traditional check-in with a host or property manager.
A security measure used by rental platforms to verify the identity of hosts and guests through a phone call or text message.
A structured introduction provided to new hosts by a property management company, covering topics like listing optimization, guest communication, and legal compliance.
An individual or company that appears to be the host of a short-term rental property but is not the actual owner. This can be for privacy reasons, property management purposes, or other arrangements.
An agreement between a host and a guest to cancel a confirmed booking, typically initiated due to unforeseen circumstances or a change in plans by either party.
A playful term for a male host who manages and interacts with guests at a short-term rental property.
A type of insurance coverage offered to hosts and guests on some platforms that protects against financial losses due to identity theft related to the rental transaction.