Lease Agreement and Violations
T24 International News A man named Shawn Mackey rented a three-bedroom house in the state of Mississippi, USA, between September 9 and 11. The tenant intended to stay in the house with three friends but informed the property owner that other friends might come over for dinner. After being charged 567 US dollars per night, Mackey was asked to pay additional fees as he allegedly violated two house rules and brought more people than promised. The rules set by the Airbnb host prohibited smoking or vaping, unregistered guests, parking in front of the garage door, excessive noise, skinny-dipping, and „peeing in the pool.“ The homeowner also warned about surveillance cameras outside the property.
„Rest assured we will take good care of your home,“ Mackey said in an email to homeowner Pamela Foh. Fohler asked Mackey to list the names of all persons who might visit the house, explaining that an additional fee would be charged for each person, regardless of whether they stayed overnight or not. Mackey agreed to the rules and informed Fohler that he had submitted a list of dinner guests.
Conflict and Legal Process
Fohler replied within ten minutes, saying, „Hello Shawn, we can accommodate up to 8 guests.“ This is due to city restrictions and the capacity of our home. We cannot triple the number of guests. „An additional charge will be levied for each guest, even for those not staying overnight.“ However, after receiving no response from Mackey for 45 minutes, Fohler contacted him again, stating that complaints had been received from neighbors. After 15 minutes, Fohler asked Mackey to vacate the house. Fohler wrote, „I’m so sorry, but you have violated the no-party rule, disturbed my neighbors with swearing and shouting in the parking lot, and had unauthorized guests.“ I need you to leave now. „I can’t let you stay, I’m sorry.“