Rules and expectations set by short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to ensure a safe, respectful, and positive experience for both hosts and guests.
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Glossary Term: Platform Policies
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Rules and regulations set by online platforms or local authorities to ensure respectful and responsible behavior from both guests and hosts.
The minimum age set by a short-term rental host for the primary guest booking and staying at their property, often implemented to comply with platform policies or to mitigate risks associated with younger guests.
Rules, laws, and guidelines established by governments or platforms to regulate the short-term rental industry, covering aspects like safety, taxation, and licensing.
Guidelines established by short-term rental platforms to prevent hosts from unfairly favoring certain guests or discriminating against others based on factors like race, religion, or origin.
Specific criteria that hosts and listings must meet to be listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, such as safety standards, legal compliance, and insurance requirements.
The formal procedure for challenging a decision made by a platform like Airbnb or VRBO, such as a booking cancellation penalty or a negative review.
The necessity for hosts and property managers to strictly comply with the rules and guidelines set forth by platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. This encompasses areas such as guest communication, cancellation policies, and property standards.