This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Burson, owner of an Airbnb in Brookings ... ability to set the price of our cleaning fee The cleaning fee is an extra cost on ...

WHITE HOUSE TARGETS ‘JUNK FEES’ AS RENT PRICES SOAR UNDER ... The FTC is targeting fees that Airbnb users face, yet turning a blind eye to exorbitant lodging taxes that can easily exceed ...

Is Airbnb sticker shot a thing of the past? Hardly, and especially when hosts hike up cleaning fees. But Airbnb seems to be moving in a positive direction on affordability. Travelers may choose an ...

Airbnb is set to roll out big changes that won't end cleaning fees but could make them more transparent for customers and incentivise hosts. [iStockphoto] Pretty much everyone hates Airbnb ...

Do you still have to pay fees on a long-term Airbnb rental? The discounted rate does not apply to any extra fees, including the service fee, which can be higher depending on how long you book your ...

Airbnb has a few changes planned starting in April, the latest of which is a ban on indoor security cameras by hosts at their properties, a move that follows its previously announced plan to add a ...

While many businesses have changed their systems to comply with the new state ban on so-called "junk ... those fees can be avoided if people buy the licenses in person. Zoom out: Airbnb, VRBO ...