I don't know if it works for other services, but it's my understanding that airbnb carries liability insurance for exactly this situation. Otherwise, what is th

I don't know if it works for other services, but it's my understanding that airbnb carries liability insurance for exactly this situation. Otherwise, what is the point of giving them a cut? At 3% for the host (in addition to guest fees), that's certainly not a small fee. Think of it like insurance. There are other avenues for renting out an apartment that don't cost anything and thus do not provide insurance or reimbursement such as craigslist.