Airbnb hosts are increasingly filming guests on security cameras, possibly as a defence against potential litigation. When one guest complained, Airbnb said the host had correctly disclosed the presence of cameras. The company has also been accused by some tenants and local politicians in San Francisco of being too aggressive with its enforcement efforts. (Update: see below.) Despite this, users appear to have little official recourse when cameras are not concealed and are not placed in bedrooms or bathrooms.
Airbnb hosts are increasingly filming guests on security cameras, possibly as a defence against potential litigation. When one guest complained, Airbnb said the host had correctly disclosed the presence of cameras. The company has also been accused by some tenants and local politicians in San Francisco of being too aggressive with its enforcement efforts. Despite this, users appear to have little official recourse when cameras are not concealed and are not placed in bedrooms or bathrooms.