> I mean, it's the hotelier's responsibility to get insurance. Yes, its a requirement to be open. > Is there no way for an Airbnb host to get the identity of

> I mean, it's the hotelier's responsibility to get insurance. Yes, its a requirement to be open. > Is there no way for an Airbnb host to get the identity of their guest? I've never used Airbnb so I don't know, but Airbnb hosts do not have the same legal protection as a hotel and they might actually be in violation of local and state laws plus any lease agreements they are a party to.