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Additional Information for Airbnb, Inc.

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This is a multi-location business.

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Airbnb, Inc. has 20 locations, listed below.

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    • Airbnb, Inc.

      888 Brannan St. Floor 4 San Francisco, CA 94117

    • AIRBNB

      942 Marion Way Sunnyvale, CA 94087

    • AIRBNB rentals

      3 Colony Park Cr Galveston, TX 77551

    • Airbnb

      2851 66th Way N Saint Petersburg, FL 33710-3144

    • AirBNB

      1302 East 3rd Street A Austin, TX 78702

    Headquarters
    888 Brannan St. Floor 4, San Francisco, CA 94117
    BBB File Opened:
    4/27/2011
    Years in Business:
    15
    Business Started:
    6/27/2008
    Business Started Locally:
    6/27/2008
    Business Incorporated:
    6/27/2008
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    4000
    Business Management
    • Mr. Brian Chesky, CEO
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Brian Chesky, CEO
    Additional Contact Information

    Website Addresses

    Additional Business Information
    Additional Info

    The following link from Airbnb’s Help Center provides information for consumers on possible scams and what steps to take if you believe you have been the target of a scam.

    https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/199/what-should-i-do-if-someone-asks-me-to-pay-outside-of-the-airbnb-website 

     

    Consumers who are considering renting a property through Airbnb, and individuals who are signing up to rent their living space as a host through AirBnB, should be aware that there are laws that need to be followed and the laws vary by state.

    If you are renting a space, check with the host to ensure they are meeting applicable laws and guidelines. If you are a host your duties include ensuring you review the following, per Airbnb's website:

    "Contracts:
    Check your HOA or Co-Op Board regulations to make sure there is no prohibition against subletting--or any other restriction against hosting. Read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable. You may consider adding a rider to your contract that addresses the concerns of these parties and outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of all parties.

    Taxes:
    Ensure you look up any local taxes or business license requirements that may apply. This may include things like hotel/transient occupancy tax, sales, and other turnover taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST), or income tax.

    Permits or Registrations:
    Ensure you look up any permitting, zoning, safety, and health regulations that may apply. The governing authorities that regulate the use and development of property in your area may have useful information on such regulations.

    If you're an Airbnb host, you must make sure of the following:
    You have all necessary permissions to offer your accommodations, including ensuring that your hosting activity (i) will not breach any agreements you have entered into with any third parties (such as any agreements or rules with a landlord or HOA) and (ii) will (a) be in compliance with all applicable laws, Tax requirements, and rules and regulations that may apply to your Accommodations, including, but not limited to, zoning laws and laws governing rentals of residential and other properties and (b) will not conflict with the rights of third parties"

    Complete information can be found on the company's website by visiting: https://www.airbnb.com/help/hosting101/responsible-hosting and https://www.airbnb.com/help/policies/community_guidelines#host_obligations.


    Serving Area
    • San Francisco, CA
    Products and Services

    Airbnb is a community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world - online or from a mobile phone.

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