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An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a lawsuit in court against squatters who refused to leave their property until an eviction order was issued, according to court documents.
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the current guest agreed to pay host Farzana Rahman $1,900 per month from Oct. 25, 2023 to May 25, 2024 to stay at a condominium in Chimney Ridge in Durham.
However, after May 25, the guests refused to leave the apartment.
Ms Rahman told the local ABC station that cleaning crews went to the property and found the tenant was still inside.
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An Airbnb host who had been renting to the same guest for several months filed an eviction complaint after the guest refused to leave the property at the end of the lease. (Andrew Haller/Bloomberg/File/Getty Images)
“They opened the door and said, ‘No, we haven’t moved out yet’. She (the cleaner) said, ‘Should I come back tomorrow?’ And they said, ‘No, don’t come back,'” Rahman said.
According to court documents, Rahman contacted the Durham Police Department on May 28, which resulted in two officers being dispatched to the rental property.
Officers reportedly spoke with a man at the property – who is not the primary tenant and is not named in the complaint – who said he had no plans to leave.
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An Airbnb host has been renting out a property in Chimney Ridge, Durham, North Carolina, for several months, but now the tenant is refusing to leave unless ordered to do so. (Google Maps)
Rahman said Airbnb did not provide owners with information about their guests, so the company instructed the owners to file complaints with local authorities to force the guests out.
Rahman also said he was not able to enter the home to assess the damage, but reported smelling a strong odor of tobacco and marijuana coming from inside when he was standing at the front door.
The situation is impacting Rahman’s ability to host clients in the future, she said in the complaint.
“I seek possession of the premises and to recover the sums mentioned above plus daily rent pending judgment, plus interest and court costs,” she wrote.
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An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a lawsuit to evict a guest from his property after the guest refused to leave even though their contract expired last month. (Dilara Irem Sancar/Anadolu/File/Getty Images)
The station reported that Rahman is a single mother.
She told the station that residents are refusing to leave until they are given an eviction order.
“I think they’re just trying to buy some free time to stay because they’re not paying the fee,” Lerman said.
Airbnb did not immediately respond to a request for comment from FOX Business on the matter.
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The company’s website warns people looking to rent out their property through it that guests who stay in a home or apartment for more than a month may establish tenant rights.
In some jurisdictions, these rights may Local rental laws It would protect them from eviction unless the necessary eviction proceedings go through the court system.
If a guest refuses to leave, Airbnb said, “While these situations are extremely rare, if they do occur, we will work with the guest to resolve the issue.”
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The company also suggests that owners use a rental agreement signed by guests, which is a formal document signed when booking a rental that outlines the requirements and rules for the home. However, this agreement may have different provisions depending on the property owner’s location, so it is recommended to check local laws first.
“Nearly every jurisdiction has laws that allow landlords to evict tenants using summary proceedings, a judicial process that allows landlords to quickly regain possession of rental property,” the site states. “You should contact a landlord-tenant attorney or your local county court to learn more about eviction laws where you live, as those laws may affect your ability to evict guests who stay beyond the one-month limit.”
