A Cape Cod family is pushing for mandatory inspections of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after a devastating tragedy at ...

The fees for registering a property would have to be drastically increased to cover inspection costs. And while short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo offer safety guidelines for ...

Scope out the general area where you’re staying as well by walking around and looking at the map on your phone. “You should ...

His tips for Airbnb hosts include installing ... property managers to conduct virtual inspections using video, pictures, and geotags to measure a house's safety setup against a checklist.

Over the years, companies like Airbnb and Vrbo have taken steps to improve safety ― from banning ... During your inspection, create a mental escape plan for emergencies. Look for the first ...

That’s why Airbnb announced new safety features that will be available in the app for stays for just one person. The company said in a blog post that the “live anywhere” phenomenon has taken ...

When Airbnb arrived in Portland ... Miller: I want to turn to the safety question, because you’ve noted that safety inspections are basically nonexistent. What are those inspections supposed ...

Over the years, companies like Airbnb and Vrbo have taken steps to improve safety ― from banning parties to providing ... so that’s not a way out in case of a fire.” During your inspection, create a ...