What hasn't been answered is why the balcony collapsed. Did the renters overload the balcony which caused the collapse, in which case, they are responsible? Or

What hasn't been answered is why the balcony collapsed. Did the renters overload the balcony which caused the collapse, in which case, they are responsible? Or was the building in such a state of disrepair that it failed structurally. If it is the first, is AirBnb the responsible party? They may be responsible for the cost to the host, as AirBnB provided the guests, but are they responsible for the guests coverage? I'd think not. If it is the latter, is AirBnB responsible for the state of the building? Again, I'd suggest that it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the property is safe. When I take a bus, I assume the bus is in a safe state to be driven. If something fails and there is an accident, I don't go the ticket seller suggesting that they were at fault because the bus was unsafe. The property owner's insurance might not pay the cost because the property was being rented, but again, that isn't AirBnB's issue. I fail to see where AirBnB can be faulted here.