{"id":13206,"date":"2020-09-07T20:35:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T00:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=13206"},"modified":"2020-09-07T20:36:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T00:36:36","slug":"taipei-cracks-down-on-airbnb-quarantines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/taipei-cracks-down-on-airbnb-quarantines\/","title":{"rendered":"Taipei Cracks Down On Airbnb Quarantines"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
We recently described the Covid-19 home quarantine process<\/a> for various cities, including New York City and Taiwan. Today, Taipei Times reports that the city will no longer allow Airbnb quarantine rentals<\/a>, citing dangers such as increased cross-contamination from large groups, and inadequate cleaning standards. Per usual, the punishment is both a financial fine and a public shaming – they will publish the names and addresses of landlords found to be in violation (sparing the guest it seems).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The government used its data analysis powers to identify about 80 addresses that seemed overly suspicious. Each of these homes supposedly hosted 5 different groups over the past few months, triggering some red flags back at HQ. Also, keep in mind a local CDC official will visit your home early in the quarantine – eventually he or she figures out you are not all relatives or family friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The rule is you may stay at an official quarantine hotel, booked accordingly, where each individual must stay in a separate room. The only exception is a parent caring for a young child; a husband and wife still must stay in separate rooms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You may also stay at home, meeting certain conditions: either you are the owner, or you have a clear family, friendship, or employment relationship with the owner and are not providing compensation (company corporate apartments seem to be allowed – a loophole for sure).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A normal hotel is not allowed, as they do not have adequate procedures in place to enforce safety measures. There are simple things like knowing you need three meals, extra water and garbage removal. They must also not allow the guests to leave their rooms at all. That means forgoing all of the other hotel amenities: lounge, gym, pool, restaurants, etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Still, a search for “Quarantine Taipei Airbnb” still nets quite a few results. I imagine those disappear soon – or at least they do a better job concealing. It’s been a tough year for Superhosts everywhere, and while I don’t blame them for trying, I also agree with the government.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is understandable that people choose to quarantine in an Airbnb. It means the entire family can stay together and keep each other company. There is more freedom to choose grocery or food delivery options. You can even have relatives stop by for socially distanced engagement during the 14-days. They shouldn’t use the bathroom apparently, unless you have a spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
How Did They Know?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Is The Rule?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Worth The Risk?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n