Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro in the short-term rental industry, concerns about potential parties in your rental property are a common issue. If you’ve experienced the aftermath of a party, you know the significant stress and potential damage it can cause. Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to avoid such incidents, the worry about a future event remains.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a decrease in large gatherings, temporarily alleviating some of this stress. However, with the rollout of vaccines and the easing of restrictions, the threat of parties in your rental is returning. As travel rebounds and people engage in what’s often referred to as “revenge travel,” the risk of large gatherings in rental properties is increasing once again.
To safeguard your rental property, consider integrating technology that helps manage and monitor guest activities. Smart technology solutions like noise monitoring sensors and security cameras can provide real-time alerts if unusual activity is detected, allowing you to take proactive measures. Additionally, incorporating clear house rules and reinforcing them through automated messages can help set expectations and minimize the risk of disruptive events.
Staying ahead of potential issues by leveraging technology and clear communication will help you manage your rental effectively and maintain a positive guest experience while protecting your property from unwanted parties and disturbances.
Noise Sensor Smart Device
Dealing with parties can be quite a difficult task to overcome but there are several solutions that can be implemented in order to preserve your rental. The first, and most well known is using a noise sensor smart device. The two biggest ones that get the most attention are Minut and NoiseAware. Their purpose is to essentially alert guests and hosts of noise levels that are deemed too high. In essence, these notifications will alert the host of a potential party and will allow hosts to deal with the situation accordingly.
Another way to deal with parties is to stipulate in your listing description that you do not tolerate them, and potential fines can occur if they do not abide by these rules. Although this isn’t as enforceable as the noise sensor solution, conscious guests will abide by these rules. As well, if you combine the two together, you will be able to prove that there was some form of party, and thus collect your fines for the retribution.
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Lastly, if you’re not totally adverse to having guests party in your rental, you can set guidelines and fines for damaged property. By setting guidelines on damaged property, you can have some peace of mind that if there is a party, the actual structure and contents of the property won’t be destroyed, and if they are then you will be compensated as such.
If you’ve had any experience with parties in your rental property or any ways that you’ve dealt with similar issues, feel free to reach out to us at contact@ensoconnect.com.
