A standardized test designed to measure intelligence. While not directly related to short-term rentals, having strong problem-solving and analytical skills is valuable for managing bookings, guest communication, and property maintenance.
Glossary Term: Property Maintenance
Regular upkeep and repairs of irrigation systems, crucial for maintaining outdoor spaces of short-term rentals, especially in warmer climates.
A type of crane that can be useful for moving heavy furniture or appliances during renovations or staging of a rental property.
A pre-defined agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of property owners, co-hosts, or property managers in handling repairs and upkeep of a short-term rental.
A legal doctrine requiring landlords, including short-term rental hosts, to provide a safe and livable dwelling, even without explicitly stating so in a lease agreement.
A comprehensive list used by hosts or property managers to ensure a short-term rental is clean, safe, and well-maintained before guest arrival and after guest departure.
A one-time charge added to the rental cost to cover the expense of cleaning the property between guest stays.
Implementing measures to ensure the consistent quality of the guest experience, including regular property inspections, guest feedback surveys, and standardized procedures.
Minimizing periods of unavailability for short-term rentals by streamlining operations, having backup plans in place, and ensuring quick turnaround times between bookings.
The expected deterioration and damage that occurs to a property over time due to normal use by guests, considered a standard operating expense in short-term rentals.
The established criteria and guidelines for maintaining a certain level of quality and consistency across all aspects of the short-term rental experience, ensuring guest satisfaction and positive reviews.
A rule enforced by hosts prohibiting smoking inside the short-term rental property, often to maintain cleanliness and accommodate guests with sensitivities.