Airbnb guest checklist: check before you pay

One clear report. A complete documented history from reliable sources, so you and your family can decide with peace of mind.

Most Airbnb problems are visible before you pay if you know where to look. This checklist takes a few minutes.

1. Get the exact address

Listings hide the exact address until you book. Ask the host, or use the map pin and street view to narrow it down.

2. Find the registration number

City of Los Angeles listings must show a Home-Sharing Registration Number. If it is missing, ask why.

3. Check permits and cases

Open permits or code cases can signal a unit that was converted without approval.

4. Check hazard zones and the area

Fire, flood, fault and landslide zones, and nearby crime counts, are on the record.

5. Compare the listing to the record

If the listing claims a bedroom count or a pool that the record does not support, ask the host before you pay.

Deedlore covers addresses in the City of Los Angeles for Stay Checks, and Los Angeles County addresses for reports where available. Reports draw on information from local and federal government agencies and other independent sources as of the date shown, describe properties and not people, and are not legal advice. Deedlore is not a consumer reporting agency, and reports may not be used to decide eligibility for credit, employment, insurance or tenancy. Deedlore is not affiliated with Airbnb, Vrbo or any booking platform.

Know before you book!

Enter the address. Preview first, pay only if you want the details.

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Common questions

Does Deedlore check the host?

No. Deedlore describes properties, not people. It does not show host names or run background checks.

Does a registered rental mean a safe stay?

No. A registration shows what the City has on file as of the date checked. It is not a finding that a stay will be safe or good.

Which addresses are covered?

Stay Checks cover addresses in the City of Los Angeles. Other cities have their own rules.