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| Posted: 23 Apr 2010 11:50 AM PDT '+'>'); } --> Vacation rentals can be a great way to save money when traveling. Here is some advice from the Better Business Bureau: • Start planning now. Rental properties in popular locations get snatched up quickly so start your search early. • Do your homework. If you plan on enlisting the help of a website or service, check them out at bbb.org. • Manage your expectations. A home rental is not a hotel so you can't necessarily expect the same level of professionalism or cleanliness. • Take a virtual tour. Sometimes the pictures and descriptions of the property can be deceiving. Research the property on your own online and take a virtual tour of the surrounding area using Google Maps Street View. • Get it all in writing. Make sure that all of the verbal agreements are included in the rental contract. • Use a secure form of payment. Do not send money until you've signed the rental agreement and never pay via money wire. When possible, use a credit card, which can provide some consumer protection. • Vacation rentals by owner. Take extra precautions when renting from an individual, particularly for international rentals. If possible, get references from previous renters. • More tips for the budget-savvy traveler can be found at www.bbb. org/us/consumer-tips-travel/. The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations about what's in the news. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. We encourage lively, open debate on the issues of the day, and ask that you refrain from profanity, hate speech, personal comments and remarks that are off point. In order to post comments, you must be a registered user of MiamiHerald.com. Your username will show along with the comments you post. Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| MV tightens requirements on short-term rentals Posted: 25 Apr 2010 10:08 AM PDT Dear Reader - We wish to keep our comments section as open and unfettered a forum as possible. However, in posting below you agree to the following guidelines: Be relevant. Keep your comments germane to the issue. Be respectful of others, the writer and the subjects of the story. Do not post potentially libelous statements or ad hominen attacks; obscene, explicit, or racist language; personal insults or threats. Never use another person's real name to disguise your identity. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act, you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. And while you may post anonymously, your anonymity is not guaranteed. All IP addresses are kept on file by Telluride Daily Planet. TDP is not liable for messages from third parties. TDP reserves the right to edit or remove any posting. Thank you for your comments, Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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