17 year old minor wishes to book my apartment.

[Kwok0]

Does anyone have any information as to the legalities of hosting a minor travelling alone from abroad?  I have been contacted by a 17 year old who wishes to book accommodation in my home.  I am a parent of a 16 year old and although she has travelled abroad, it has always been with her climbing team and there has been a chaperone.  In addition, I have had to sign a form giving my consent.  So, whilst I am happy to host a minor, I am not sure whether there is need for consent by a parent etc.  Clueless on this matter, I am afraid!  Any advice would be most gratefully recieved.

Regards

Kwok 

[Sarah2166]

I would send a message to any prospective host and explain this.
When did you open your Airbnb account? Did you provide ID showing your date of birth?

[Kristen521]

Question, my 16 year old goes to boarding school in California.  She wants to be a day student and live off campus.   Can I rent a place for her and not be there all the time?  This would be a 9 month rental, I don't want her living in an apartment by herself when I have to travel for work.   Please advise  Thanks

[Huma0]

@Kristen521 

No, I don't think so.

- Firstly, you have to be over 18 to book an airbnb.

- Secondly, the person staying has to be the one who books. Third party bookings are not technically allowed on Airbnb. Certainly, your daughter would not be covered by Airbnb in this circumstance should anything go wrong. 

I would suggest, for a 16-year-old, a situation where she is sharing accommodation and there is a responsible adult in charge and watching over the minors would be more appropriate.

Believe me, when I was 16, I was fiercely independent and thought I was oh so grown up, but really, are you sure that it's a good idea to let her stay alone unsupervised in a new location? 

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