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Re: Using Redweek? (by R P.):

peterp151 wrote:

I rent out a lot of units, not as many currently sure to the economy. I only use a rental agreement when the renter asks. Rental agreements protect both parties but if something goes wrong are you really going to spend the time and money to sue? I doubt it. So far been all the websites I've used, nearly two dozen, I've never lost money from a fradulent customer. However, maybe 2% of the renters willing to book with me have acted in a questionable manner and failed to pass my vetting. I also contact other owners to reserve units for customers and three times in five years out of maybe 300 reservations the owners didn't provide the unit or agreed view type.

So yes, at times the owners cancel reservations or misrepresent view or other features. And at times renters attempt to pay with invalid checks and credit cards. Rental contacts are not the best way to ensure safety, they only provide a warm fuzzy. Careful thought about the other party's communication, ability to verify the reservation, and the use of either a credit card or rental escrow will help to assure a valid reservation for your lodging.

I beg to differ .... if for some reason either party abuses the transaction, a signed contract by both owner and renter is a papertrail that can be used in small claims court .... a verbal agreement or a phone agreement has no legal standing in a court of law because no tangible proof exists.

Just because you havent been burned before doesn't mean it won't happen in the future ..... especially with the multitude of scams out there in this economy ..... you've just been lucky so far.