Dan has a lovely condo in a great location close to the beach and restaurants.
The rules do state… if you read the fine print; “Must provide government picture ID to Host upon request”… it’s the upon request part I have a big issue with.
Dan’s additional information required to rent his condo in my opinion is too much.
To obtain all my personal information (personal address, telephone number, drivers license (with the picture)) to rent is disturbing. Dan communicates with renters outside of the Airbnb system (personal email) just so he can demand information that Airbnb does not provide to him.
I made the first payment in March and the final payment in September, October 3rd he demanded all my personal information or he would not rent to me. Note: by this time via Airbnb he can see my profile picture and the colour of my skin.
Airbnb covers the owner for damages, there’s no reason why he should have all my personal information conceivably forever.
The reason why I use this service is to maintain my anonymity while still being liable for damage. As a middle aged man of colour I don’t applaud the prejudicial steps this owner adds.
My civil rights are very important to me and should not be taken away to rent Dan’s condo.