見到這POST, 我都有點擔心呀! 我5月時已經BOOK左架啦, 而這HOST我上年都住過, 今次係第二次住. 但自6月時佢間房現在airbnb都仲未幫佢上返架. 我問佢, 佢答Don’t worry we have permission for Airbnb hosting. Definitely we can provide room for you. I have already gotten license.
個BOOKING無取消, 但間房又上返架, 咁有license點解又唔上返架呢? (個host有好多間房出租) 我月出發啦! 我怕到最後airbnb 突然cancel.
The host told me that she got the license with license no. but when I asked her to provide license copy, she said she likely cannot obtain the license in Aug.
She told me I can still continue to stay in her apt even though no license. Of course, I refused her requested and liaised with her to cancel the booking with full payment refund. Luckily, I booked a hotel as backup.
"In addition to being refunded in full, you’ll receive your coupon for the full value of your reservation shortly after your reservation is cancelled. By booking with a new Airbnb host, you’ll be able to stay in a home that costs twice the amount of your original listing without spending additional money out of pocket. We’ve also set up a fund to help cover unexpected and unavoidable expenses that are incurred as a direct result of this cancellation. The fund may reimburse you if you have to spend more money than your original booking value for reasonable alternate accommodations–from Airbnb, JTB, or elsewhere–or other travel expenses related to the cancellation, such as flight change fees. We recommend booking your new accommodations prior to contacting us about reimbursement. Please be sure to save your proof of purchase, as it is required for us to review your reimbursement request。"
My case only got full payment refund + 10% credit to airbnb account. Airbnb told me that the host can provide license no., therefore, if I cancel the booking, they will not provide double refund to me. I copied the host conversation to Airbnb to proof the host didn't get the license but Airbnb didn't accept the proof.
As I have a group of 8 pxn and I don't want to waste time to liaise with Airbnb, I just got what they offered to me.