I’ve been hosting and managing 30+ listings on airbnb for 5 years. All private bedrooms on shared spaces. Here are some examples of how a common area security cameras helped me and my guests:
- money stolen registered by kitchen camera
- another guest’s bedroom invaded on purpose by another guest (registered by dining room camera)
- smoking inside registered by kitchen camera
- multiple situations of parties and unauthorized guests
- house rules being reinforced, such as kitchen cleaning after usage
- multiple situations of stuff being broken
- etc
I am really upset about this because I know it’s going to be an issue. Like stated by other hosts, our common areas should be treated as a lobby (privacy are not to be expected). I’ve had countless guests who thanked me for having cameras on the common areas, and how it made them feel safe.
Airbnb requires proof for rules being violated, are they just going to pay hosts for damages without evidence?
The cameras help attract good guests with good behaviors and intimidate bad guests with bad behaviors.