American college students have started taking advantage of the Airbnb platform, which allows them to rent out their dorm rooms or extra beds, to make money on the side. Fast Company reports that while Airbnb encourages hosts to comply with their rental agreements, it does not ask for proof before allowing users to post ads for their space, and as a result, student housing offices on campuses in New York City and California have both had to deal with Airbnb renters. “Eduardo is very respectful, though, he will do as best as he can to make you feel comfortable.” Reporters even found that the management (rather than student renters themselves) of a New York City residence hall, created for house , posts rooms on Airbnb , using the platform to advertise spaces for local college students instead of promoting the rooms any other way.
American college students have started taking advantage of the Airbnb platform, which allows them to rent out their dorm rooms or extra beds, to make money on the side. Fast Company reports that while Airbnb encourages hosts to comply with their rental agreements, it does not ask for proof before allowing users to post ads for their space, and as a result, student housing offices on campuses in New York City and California have both had to deal with Airbnb renters. Reporters even found that the management (rather than student renters themselves) of a New York City residence hall, created for house , posts rooms on Airbnb , using the platform to advertise spaces for local college students instead of promoting the rooms any other way.