Re: “Strata Parasite” flouting the law and getting away with it

Again, this is Janicesyd’s hubby.  FYI, Airbnb sent me a word-for-word auto response (from “Lucas”) as per Millie’s post above from “Joey”.

After receiving this, I went back to “Lucas” with:

Hi Lucas

Yes, I have read the same “stock” email response sent to others suffering from Airbnb hosts that have lied in their applications. 

 Frankly, why would you even suggest these rogue hosts would consider removing their listings as a result of a formal complaint passed on by Airbnb. Lucas, these parasites are liars in the first place. Airbnb simply enables their dishonesty. 

 All care an no responsibility as far as Airbnb is concerned. 

 Airbnb should be ashamed. 

Surprisingly I then received an actual response to my message from “Lucas” as follows:

Hi , I do understand this is a contentious issue and I’m sorry you feel this way.

Direct communication can be an effective resolution tool, as part of this we are offering to pass along your communication with the account holders whose listing URL links can be provided in the letter I mention in my prior message.

I know this does not immediately address your concerns but we would like to help out in this way, and perhaps help open a dialogue if it is an option you are open to pursuing.

Warm Regards,

Lucas
 

My last communication with “Lucas” was as follows:

Hi Lucas

Believe me; communication like this will have ZERO effect on this particular host. He has been asked to cease and dissist by both our Owners Corporation as well as our local council. He simply ignores everyone and continues to pocket his profits at the expense of all other residents. 

 Our only option is to fork out about $100K on legal fees to fight him in the Land & Environment Court. He is a very wealthy man who is only getting wealthier thanks to Airbnb. I had hoped that by stopping the illegal listing on the Internet it would be a start in stopping this parasite. 

 Regards

Since then, total silence from Airbnb.  Their “screening” of hosts is a joke.  Frankly, there should be an authority who can shut-down companies like Airbnb.