The article specifically mentions at least one property owner who has been denied any recourse because of the lack of before/after photos (presumably before that specific rental).
replyHow do you rent out your place and don’t take any photos before?
replyI’m sure Airbnb operators get comfortable turning it over every few days without having to constantly take photos. Most guests don’t bring robots in to smash up the dishwasher and dent the walls
replySure but taking a photo of everything in its “good” state seems reasonable.
You don’t need to constantly update the photos if nothing gets smashed.
replyWe don’t really know the details. Perhaps they had “good state” photos that were rejected by Airbnb for not being recent enough.
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