landlord Won't Fix Airbnb damage claim vs security deposit: Options?

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Hypothetical question

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

Airbnb damage claim vs security deposit. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and teh situation isn't improving fwiw.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

Illustrative response

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

Illustrative response

Airbnb's resolution center is designed to wear you down. Keep escalating until you reach a case manager (not a general support agent). They have more authority to override the algorithm's decisions.