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Airbnb damage claim vs security deposit — am I screwed?

Started by midnight_thoughts_24 · Aug 24, 2025 · 451 views · 7 replies
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midnight_thoughts_24 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

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

I have been renting for 1 years. My monthly rent is $1,017. I have a written lease.

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

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daveP_22

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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jenny_2024_15

Dealt with this exact thing last year.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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broke_but_hopeful_4

This comes up a lot.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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adulting_is_hard_12

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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another_throwaway_15

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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Justin_W_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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tort_reform_this_23

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.