How can I make sure my tenants don't do Air BnB?

FYI: I have a couple of IPs on the Goldie.
One in an absolutely prime position the other in a solid position. Not really concerned about the latter, but starting to become concerned about the former with the Comm Games next year.

I'm guess I should first contact my BCs and PM and see what the situation is and if it's allowed in my two complexes. I'm hoping it's not and that will be that for now.

I'm pretty sure the contracts my tenants' signed state they aren't allowed to rent it out, but how would you stop it? They could just say it's their mate from overseas staying. And it's impossible to see if you're place is up on Air BnB it seems???

I'm also thinking basic LL insurance doesn't cover any Air BnB visitors???

Does anybody have any tips on how I can check if my place is up on Air BnB before I contact my PM and BCs?

Thanks.

 

Hi there, not sure you can really stop tenants doing anything, only deal with the fall out if anything happens. We have a tenant that airbnb's a self contained flat in our property.

We managed to get insurance from Terri Scheer who were of the opinion because there was a lease in place with the main tenant if they airbnb any part they will responsible the same as if it is a normal visiting guest. Any damage etc will be the responsibilty of the main tenant.

As far as checking, check the airbnbs on the web. It's actually fun reading peoples comments about your place and seeing pictures.

 

Have lots of random maintenance tasks arranged. Looks like 1 bathroom is going to be out of order for the duration of the games

 

You can search Airbnb by location on maps.
Keep an eye on the addresses of your IPs if you are concerned.
Marg

 

Searching by the map, I found you could enlarge the map to get a very good idea of the immediate vicinity. Certainly not the actual address.
Marg

 

Thanks for the replies. I am with Terri Sheer, so I will have to look into that.

I'm against Airbnb for residential areas or apartment complexes because I've seen what it has done to my friend's apartment complex. The residents hate it.

Marg, thanks for the tip re using the map. I didn't realise that and just checked it out. That makes it a million times quicker and easier.

 

What's it done to your friend's apartment complex and why do the residents hate it?

 

Nambis said: "What's it done to your friend's apartment complex and why do the residents hate it?"

Here are some of his complaints that I remember we talked about just a few weeks ago.

- More unknown people coming in and out of the secure building
- Bicycles have gone missing
- Loud noises after 10pm on weeknights
- Trash not recycled properly or just thrown anywhere and put out on the incorrect days
- Smoking on balconies even though it's against apartment regulations

A Residential Apartment Complex is not a Hotel. If you pay in good faith to live in a residential complex, you should not be subjected to living with hotel-like guests.

EDIT: I somehow stuffed up the quote function...

 

I owned in a normal complex (normal tenants on normal leases) in suburban Sydney (most residents not born in Australia) and this happened all the time!

Recyclables were always thrown in the recycling bin in plastic bags. No one seemed to know or care...

 

I'd let your PM know of your concern - hopefully they'll be extra diligent due to it.

Every Air BnB place I've booked has contained pics - so you might be able to identify your places online if they were being rented out via air bnb.

Cheers

Jamie

 

It can be difficult as many apartments in the same building have the same floor plan.

 

Would have to go with the wall then, as most properties don't get leased furnished...

 

Ahhh... I thought rug. (Wooden floors or vinyl planks are best!)
A pink spotted carpet would turn everybody off.

 

@geoffw -

I didn't know that you sported a rug.