Air bnb

[Sid1234]

I have a place that we advertise on Air Bnb and have had good results. We have been having some enquires for Saturday or Friday nights by young girls that are saying they want to host small gatherings. It is pretty obvious that they are having hosting some form of party, but I was thinking that it might be be SP's hosting. While I don't have a problem with this I would prefer some honesty as I think it fair that if this is the case I should ask for a higher rate due to cleaning etc. How do I delicately find out?

 

[Sid1234]

yep i agree that someone who is reputable will take care of things and I would have no trouble with a person who is honest about why they want to use the place.
The cleaning is only a big deal if there is a lot of traffic. more concerned about noise and the nosy neighbours. Also is it fair to ask a premium as it is not a place to stay but a work place?

 

[Funny321]

Asking a premium, not at all fair. She's renting a space regardless of usage, so long as she respects the space and your neighbors. If it was someone conducting a business meeting or a family dinner or on their honeymoon, would you charge extra? If yes to that, then sure, charge her more. She will likely look elsewhere for someone who isn't charging more.
It would be appropriate if she expected extra cleaning or something that is above and beyond typical air bnb service, but otherwise it is unreasonable to charge extra. Hotels don't charge extra and they definitely know what's going on. In my experience with airbnb I was actually charged less because my first time around I did the cleaning and they approved of it, so afterward when I came back again they waived the cleaning fees as my cleaning was just as good as the maids. They knew what I was doing. I was charged extra at places where I asked to adjust the checkin/checkout times, but they would likely do that to anyone as it inconveniences the owner of the unit.
If anything, if she likes the place and you like her she will be back again and again.

Well said. The abundant supply of condos downtown also makes it difficult to successfully add surcharges.

 

[powerten]

Have helped a couple of SPs rent through Airbnb because I have a great review record in USA, Europe, and Canada. To Scarlett Mae's point these ladies leave the places cleaner than they found them. They are actually ideal Airbnb clients.

 

[Nickelodeon]

Are there condo regulations that limit or forbid Airbnb, much less temporary brothels? Not being judgmental...just asking. It doesn't quite feel the same as a discreet long term SP renter?

 

[basketcase]

Are there condo regulations that limit or forbid Airbnb, much less temporary brothels? ...

Yes there are. One issue is the condo bylaws usually require notice when residents change and some limit those changes to every six months. The other is that condos are zoned as residential so the insurance the condo corp holds could be violated if it is used as a business.

But I think most condo boards are struggling with how to cope with air bnb and such and aren't likely to do anything unless the renters cause significant damage to the building like a massive fire or explosion. I've even heard of private condos essentially used as hotels without the board's consent.

 

[bestman007]

Have been renting out my condo units to a number of industry ladies over the years. Never had a problem. Always kept it strictly business in spite of being tempted at times to succumb to their advances.

Have a highly desirable unit which I just did substantial renos to. May list it on TERB. LOL

 

[AllisonElm]

Wait, why do you think they are SPs? Because they are young women? I think you're just fantasizing here.

 

[geeky]

Its not really a stretch that SPs would rent from someone they know is involved in the industry in some way... I don't see any reason not to take him at his word that he rents to SPs? Especially given he stated he doesn't book with them (or trade with them)...

 

[Sid1234]

Should have said people not young girls as there have been requests by young men as well, my mistake. It is not as overt a that more in the wording of the request.
Thanks all for the input great food for thought.

 

[huckfinn]

You could ask for a security / cleaning deposit.....returnable on your inspection of the place.