<<In other words, Airbnb has passed all liability on to their members. They are only responsible for the software that connects vendors and users.>>

Yeah, that probably won't fly in certain jurisdictions, but it's what AirBnB is <i>trying</i> to do.

<<<i>a home owner most places can't park a motor home in his driveway, or put a washing machine on the front porch, or run a business in his living room.</i>>>

Oh, Patrick, you've gone all Yankee on us! ;-)

Also read this post.

http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...-francisco.cfm

Run a business anywhere in your house and expect some tax issues to arise.

This appeared in the Chron today

http://www.sfgate.com/default/articl...er-5425826.php

Stu Dudley