The collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage and recycling generated at a short-term rental property, ensuring proper hygiene and environmental responsibility.
An amenity in a short-term rental property indicating the presence of a combined washer and dryer appliance within the unit itself, offering convenience for guests.
A guarantee from the seller to the buyer in a real estate transaction, ensuring that the seller has the legal right to sell the property and that the title is free from defects.
A legal doctrine requiring landlords to maintain their rental properties in a habitable condition, ensuring basic living standards like plumbing, heating, and safety.
Specific fees that a short-term rental platform, like Airbnb or VRBO, may choose to waive for hosts or guests under certain circumstances, such as promotions or partnerships.
A measure of how easy it is to walk to amenities and services from a property, often used to assess the desirability of a location for short-term rentals.
A clause in an insurance policy that prevents the insurance company from suing the renter for damages they have already covered for the property owner.
Keyless entry systems that allow hosts to remotely manage access to their properties, providing guests with unique access codes for convenient and secure check-in.
A thorough inspection of the property conducted before and after each guest stay to assess cleanliness, identify any damages, and ensure everything is in order.