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

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Started by discovery_phase_17 · Sep 18, 2025 · 2,812 views · 5 replies
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discovery_phase_17 OP

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?

JC
jchen92_13

Oh god, another one of these.

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

ES
Emily_S_10

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

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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brandon.w_3

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

OI
order_in_the_court_27

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

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derek_llc_32

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.