So I had been renting out my motorhome on Airbnb for over 18 months and had never had a problem with a client. All my feedback was 100% positive and absolutely great comments. I had rented it out approximately nine times.
After selling the motorhome I decided to rent out the spare bedroom in my home. The second customer I had filed some sort of complaint about me. I didn’t know what it was about. I got a call from Airbnb and they wanted to know about what happened during the incident at my home. I said I had no idea what they were talking about and didn’t even know their was an incident. They said the renter filed a complaint but could not tell me anything about it and I would have to wait until their investigation had been completed.
Then next thing I knew I got an email from Airbnb stating my account had been deactivated and I could no longer rent or use Airbnb: no explanation, no reason. I still have no idea what the complaint was about. All they kept saying when I called or emailed was for privacy purposes they could not tell me anything. What a crock.
I have no idea what this woman complained about and now I can no longer rent out my space. After my account was deactivated, I tried to contact the customer, but she refused to respond. I left a message on her phone and sent her a text. No response. Airbnb does not give a crap about the renters; they believe everything the customer says. There is no way of even fighting something like this because they will no longer respond after their final decision is made without even the courtesy of telling you what was wrong in the first place.
The BBB? There’s millions of complaints on there who cares? Isn’t the BBB like Yelp for old people?
I just filed a complaint with the BBB in San Francisco. Hopefully that will help get there attention.
I honestly believe this woman was looking for a FREE room and that’s why she made up some false complaint. Instead of refunding her money at first they actually paid me on 2 different days. Then of course they realized there mistake and took it back. I am sure it was meant to go to her. It amaze’s me that people can be so hateful. I truly believe in Karma and what goes around comes around.
Who needs Airbnb? Move your offer to other rental websites i.e. VRBO, Ownerdirect and Wimdu.
Thanks Sally! So frustrating when your Integrity is questioned.