Can Airbnb houses have cameras inside?

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asked Aug 17, 2023 in Lodging by landuk (1,770 points)
Can Airbnb houses have cameras inside?

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answered Aug 20, 2023 by Blackbiden (5,850 points)
Airbnb houses do not have cameras inside as Airbnb does not allow houses that are rented out through them to have any hidden cameras or cameras inside or recording devices.

However the Airbnb houses can have cameras outside but not inside.

The reason it's called Airbnb is because the name which stands for Airbed and Breakfast reflects the Airbnb company's origins.

When the co founders of Airbnb first started they invited paying guests to sleep on an air mattress in their living room to help cover their rent.

Airbnb the company was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia.

Airbnb is a shortened version of its original name, AirBedandBreakfast.com.

Airbnb is a lightly regulated home-sharing site that lets almost anyone list accommodations for rent.

A B&B is a regulated small inn subject to state or local lodging laws.

Think of it as a small hotel with a few extra perks and personal touches.

Airbnbs are usually cheaper than hotels for longer stays and large groups, but they don't offer the same services.

Consistent standards and regulations are lacking across Airbnb rentals as they are basically private properties.

Due to this hosts don't have to follow the same strict regulations that hotels do like fire, security and safety.

The main downside of using Airbnb for short-term rentals is that the platform charges its hosts a commission for each booking.

This can eat into your profits, depending on the length and scale of your rental offerings.

Depending on the type of Airbnb apartment and the hotel, Airbnb can be cheaper than hotels but can also be more expensive.

In general, Airbnb is cheaper than hotels because Airbnb does not have to pay for the overhead costs of a hotel or the general management of such a large operation.

The cleaning costs for Airbnb hosts are often higher than those for hotels because they likely can't take advantage of economies of scale.

For example, hotels have commercial-size laundry machines.

Plus, listings are typically spread out geographically, so there's the inefficiency of traveling miles between properties.

The pros of Airbnb include affordability, local experience, more amenities than a standard hotel room, access to unique spaces, and the ability to connect with helpful hosts.

The cons of Airbnb include a lack of standards, risky situations, no hotel services, paying in advance, and varying cancellation policies.

Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices.

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