Airbnb has issued a global ban on the utilization of indoor security cameras within their listings. On Monday, the short-term rental platform specified that indoor security cameras are now forbidden in all listings, regardless of their placement, intended use, or previous disclosure. Before, Airbnb permitted hosts to have indoor security …
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Lawsuit: Airbnb Host Sends Wife Photo of Cheating Husband in Retaliation for Negative Review
In a startling turn of events that blurs the lines between privacy and policy enforcement, Shawn Mackey finds himself embroiled in a legal battle against his Airbnb host, Pamela Fohler, in Tennessee. The dispute escalated when Fohler allegedly sent a compromising photograph of Mackey with a woman, not his wife, …
Read More »Fantasia Barrino Accuses Airbnb Host Of Racial Profiling After Her Family Was Kicked Out Of Home In The Middle Of The Night
Fantasia Barrino revealed that she and her family experienced racial profiling during their Airbnb stay. The Color Purple star took to her social media accounts to clarify that she had rented a house for her son and his friends. She extended invitations for a daytime celebration, and when the festivities …
Read More »Tyrese Sued By An Airbnb Owner For Allegedly Making “Excessive Alterations” To The Property, He Denies Claims [Video]
Tyrese is facing a lawsuit that claims he caused harm to an Airbnb property by making “excessive alterations.” According to Tracy Wolf, the property manager, Tyrese entered into a six-month agreement for a five-bedroom estate in Woodland Hills, commencing in February, with a monthly rent of $20,000. She claims that …
Read More »Airbnb Partnering With Viral Thanksgiving Pals Jamal Hinton & Wanda Dench Allowing Guests To Meet Them For Dinner
Airbnb is partnering with viral Thanksgiving friends Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench to allow fans to dine with them this year. Many people have been following the story of Hinton and Dench. The two met in 2016 after Dench mistakenly sent a text message to Hinton believing she was inviting …
Read More »AirBnB Is Now Offering A Free Stay At Shrek’s Swamp
Ahead of Halloween, AirBnB offers guests a chance to spend the night at Shrek’s Swamp. And what makes it even better is that Donkey is the host. What’s being called a memorable and enchanting getaway, guests can book to stay among the picture-perfect Scottish Highlands for a stay they won’t …
Read More »Airbnb Expected To Roll Out Big Changes
Airbnb released 50 new features this summer. Among the features were Airbnb Rooms, redesigned wish lists, and total price display, Timeout reported. CEO Brian Chesky went a step further by asking Airbnb users what else the company could do to improve its platform. Airbnb then shared an update on tackling …
Read More »New York City Airbnb Hosts Can No Longer Host Families & Must Register With The City Under New Law
New York City is cracking down on the short-term rental industry, officially rolling out restrictions on Airbnbs. On Tuesday, the new regulations went into effect, which will likely put an end to thousands of short-term renters within the city. Under the recent ruling, known as Local Law 18, all short-term …
Read More »Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse Will Be Available For Rent On Airbnb
Have you ever wanted to feel like Barbie? Well, you may have a chance if you’re willing to do it Ken’s Way! Barbie’s Malibu Dream House, hosted by Ken, is up for grabs on Airbnb. With the highly anticipated film of the beloved Mattel doll set to premiere on July …
Read More »Louisville, Kentucky Tops Airbnb List Of Top Summer Travel Destinations
Summer is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t locked in those travel plans, Airbnb has you covered with the best U.S. destinations to visit. Days ago, the short-term rental company released the top cities for Summer travel based on the platform’s search traffic. When you think of destinations for the …
Read More »That’s Baller: $60,000 A Night Airbnb Gives You An Entire Island To Yourself
For anyone wanting to vacation like the world’s wealthiest, one Airbnb could cost a massive $60,000 per night, but the perks may be worth the price tag. Musha Cay at Copperfield Bay is not your typical Airbnb. This private island resort is located in the Exuma Cays of the Bahamas. …
Read More »Family Sues Florida AirBnB After 19-Month-Old Daughter Dies From Fetanyal Overdose
The family of a 19-month-old toddler who died from apparent exposure to fentanyl while staying at an Airbnb is legally going after the company and property. Enora Lavenir, 19 months, died in 2021. The toddler was traveling with her family and staying at the rental. Lavenir’s family is suing Airbnb, …
Read More »New Study Confirms Black Airbnb Guests Have a Lower Booking Success Rate
A new study has found that Black guests have more difficulty securing Airbnb rentals. In the report released on Tuesday, Airbnb admitted users who were thought to be white had a booking success rate of 94.1%. On the contract, users who were perceived to be Black had a success rate …
Read More »Black Airbnb Guest Shot By Neighbor While Walking to Grocery Store
In what prosecutors described as an “unprovoked attack,” a California man has been charged with felony assault after shooting a Black man who was walking to the grocery store while staying in a neighboring Airbnb. Two months after the Oct. 2 shooting, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced …
Read More »Airbnb to Ban Bookings for One-Night Stays Over New Year’s Eve to Prevent Rowdy Parties
Airbnb will not be accepting one-night stays this New Year’s Eve. To prevent parties, the platform has implemented new regulations to stop some customers from renting units for just one night on December 31. Over the New Year’s Eve weekend, the anti-party restrictions will be in effect in 11 countries, …
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