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Glossary Term: Short-Term Rentals
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Software platforms that help short-term rental hosts track, manage, and automate utility bills for their properties.
The practice of installing separate meters for individual units or areas within a property to track and bill utility usage separately.
Being open and upfront with guests about expected utility consumption and any associated costs or guidelines for their stay.
Recommendations and best practices for reducing utility consumption in a short-term rental property, such as using energy-efficient appliances or promoting mindful usage to guests.
A predetermined amount of money included in the rental rate to cover a portion or all of the expected utility costs for a guest’s stay.
Disagreements or conflicts that may arise between hosts, guests, or utility providers regarding the accuracy or responsibility for utility charges.
A type of furnished, short-term rental typically used by business travelers, often managed by specialized companies.
The process of monitoring, responding to, and managing guest reviews on short-term rental platforms to maintain a positive reputation and attract future bookings.
Websites created by short-term rental owners or managers to allow guests to book directly, bypassing third-party platforms and their associated fees.
The strategy of listing short-term rental properties on multiple platforms, such as Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, to reach a wider audience of potential guests.
Methods and technologies used to provide secure and convenient access to short-term rental properties for guests, such as smart locks, keypads, and lockboxes.