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AIBU to report a flat being used for Airbnb?

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VeryQuaintIrene · 01/07/2026 19:14

Interested in others' opinions on this one. The management in my block explicitly prohibit airbnb rentals. I was pretty sure that the flat opposite mine was being used like this and I did a little sleuthing and found it on the site. Normally, I might decide that it's none of my business (the guests have not been disruptive) except that the owners deliberately turfed out the lovely woman who lived there with her family, causing her a lot of financial and other stress, so that they could make way more money than with a regular tenancy. Should I tell the management company? I think my motives maybe are a bit vengeful (and obviously it's too late for my lovely ex-neighbour) and I probably won't do anything, but what does everyone think?

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VeryQuaintIrene · 01/07/2026 19:21

@Honeypickle While I agree with some of what you say, I saw how much the airbnb was being advertised for and it is hugely more than what it would get as a rental, even if it's not continuously occupied (and it seems to host a lot of guests!) And we are explicitly told that airbnb is forbidden and this person is doing it, which is irritating to say the least.

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Cuwins · 01/07/2026 19:21

Yes I would.

TheTortiePuffinNeedsHerBreakfast · 01/07/2026 19:17

I would. Once one person is seen to be getting away with ignoring the rules, it encourages others.

Honeypickle · 01/07/2026 19:17

No, don’t. I expect the old tenant has found somewhere new, so this would just be a vindictive move.

Also, Airbnb is not a guaranteed income so your presumption that they will make more money is completely wrong. The owner will now be liable for council tax (now often at a second homes 100% premium) or business rates, plus all bills).

Being a landlord brings a lot of stress in management though, Airbnb far less so (in my experience).