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. It also noted, helpfully, “Bring shower flops.” 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 California and New York City have both had to deal with Airbnb renters. The San Francisco Chronicle reported last month that some students at UC Berkeley were renting out their entire dorms after they found themselves unable to find an apartment due to high rents.
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 California and New York City have both had to deal with Airbnb renters. The San Francisco Chronicle reported last month that some students at UC Berkeley were renting out their entire dorms after they found themselves unable to find an apartment due to high rents.