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* Would it be sufficient to simply get the airbnb receipt ? | * Would it be sufficient to simply get the airbnb receipt ? | ||
* Is it okay to use airbnb so that it can be charged to a grant ? [Jc: Checking with our Finance department] | * Is it okay to use airbnb so that it can be charged to a grant ? [Jc: Checking with our Finance department] | ||
| + | * Guys, keep in mind that a Airbnb host in NYC was in [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/a-warning-for-airbnb-hosts-who-may-be-breaking-the-law.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 serious] [http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/20/4349964/new-york-city-issues-2400-fine-for-renting-on-airbnb-nigel-warren legal] [http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2013/05/22/Airbnb-Legal-052213.aspx trouble] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22632192 recently]. Airbnb "urges hosts to learn about and obey all of the local laws in their cities", however many (*many*) rentals on Airbnb are just sublets, which are often prohibited by landlords. While only the hosts was sued, you never know what could happen to the renter in the process (i.e. you). | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 28 May 2013
Home < 2013 Summer Project Week < RoomSharingThis page aims to keep track of people who would like to split the lodging cost by renting an apartment using platform like https://www.airbnb.com
- On May 27th, interested people are expected to have updated this table.
- On May 28th, I will schedule a Google Hangout with interested people to discuss our option and start booking place.
| Participant name(s) | Date |
|---|---|
| Jean-Christophe Fillion-Robin (Kitware Inc.) | Sunday 16/06 to Wed 20/06 |
| Francois Budin (UNC - NIRAL) | Monday 17/06 to Friday 21/06 |
| Vinicius Boen (UNC/Michigan) | Monday 17/06 to Friday 21/06 |
| Bo Wang (Utah) | Sunday 16/06 to Friday 21/06 |
People with rooms that are interested in sharing.
| Participant name(s) | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Micah Chambers (UCLA) | The Kendall (350 Main Street Cambridge, MA 02142) | Sunday 16/06 to Friday 21/06 |
Google hangout
- Google hangout is planned for May 28th at 10am EST time - Please confirm your attendance by editing the doodle: http://www.doodle.com/vet88pfk8b35fhtt
Options
- Micah apartement - How many people ? [Jc: I could sleep on the floor with my mat]
- Holiday Inn Express BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE: ~$230 / 2 people / night => 460$/pers for 4 nights
- Apt on Irving St: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/478653: $1516 / 4 nights / 4 (or 3)people => 379$ (or $506) per pers for 4 nights
- Apt on Cambridge St: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/217942 : $1061 / 4 nights / 4 (or 3) people) => $266 (or $354) per pers for 4 nights
- Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline: $224 standard room /2 people / night => 560$/pers for 5 nights
Questions
- Would it be sufficient to simply get the airbnb receipt ?
- Is it okay to use airbnb so that it can be charged to a grant ? [Jc: Checking with our Finance department]
- Guys, keep in mind that a Airbnb host in NYC was in serious legal trouble recently. Airbnb "urges hosts to learn about and obey all of the local laws in their cities", however many (*many*) rentals on Airbnb are just sublets, which are often prohibited by landlords. While only the hosts was sued, you never know what could happen to the renter in the process (i.e. you).
