Host with Care, Impact with Purpose

As a host, you are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and accurately represented property. This includes following local regulations, being responsive to guests, honoring confirmed reservations, and treating all guests with respect regardless of their background.

Set clear house rules about quiet hours, communicate these to guests before check-in, and include noise expectations in your listing. If issues arise, address them promptly and consider installing noise monitoring devices (audio level only, no recording).

At minimum, you should have working smoke detectors on every level, carbon monoxide detectors if you have gas appliances, fire extinguishers, and a first aid kit. Display emergency contact numbers and evacuation routes clearly.

Research your local short-term rental regulations, obtain any required permits or licenses, register with local authorities if needed, and set up proper tax collection. Consider consulting with a local attorney or tax professional.

Hosts must accept or decline guests based on objective criteria only, not on race, religion, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. Listings must be accessible to all guests within local law requirements.