Airbnb’s Negligence: Infant Injury Results in Rs. 5000 Penalty from Consumer Court

Airbnb and host fined Rs.10,000 for injuring infant in cleaning mishap. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found Airbnb and caretaker negligent. Despite apologies, commission ruled in favor of complainant, ordering Rs. 5,000 compensation and Rs. 5,000 for litigation costs. Incident underscores need for safety measures in short-term rentals.