What counts as wear and tear?

Wear and tear refers to gradual damage you would expect to see in your property over time while your property is on the short-term rental market. For example, worn carpets, faded curtains, discolouration to cushions, loose hinges, and scuffs and scrapes on the walls are all things that are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to avoid over months and years. Wear and tear also applies to furniture.

These examples of wear and tear are not considered damages and are not covered by Hometime or under Airbnb’s AirCover.