Used 120 tonnes of water in 5 days’: Chinese couple take revenge on Airbnb host in South Korea who refused to cancel booking by leaving taps running, lights and gas on

[kevinUsa]

In addition to the bills for water, electricity and gas, there was US$728 in other expenses from the couple’s stay, leaving the host more than US$1,570 out of pocket. Photo: SCMP composite

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‘Used 120 tonnes of water in 5 days’: Chinese couple take revenge on Airbnb host in South Korea who refused to cancel booking by leaving taps running, lights and gas on

A Chinese couple angered by an Airbnb host’s refusal to cancel booking wasted water, electricity and gas while spending on other expenses, costing the host more than US$1,570

The host says Airbnb refused to help resolve the case and after the couple left the country, he had to cover the bills

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Liya Su

Liya Su

 

Published: 2:00pm, 17 Apr, 2023

A couple from China staying at an Airbnb home in South Korea left the gas on and taps running for 25 days in revenge after the host refused their request to cancel their booking. The unidentified couple reportedly wasted 120 tonnes of water and left a water and electricity bill of US$116 and a gas bill of about US$730, NetEase News reported. The couple booked the stand-alone villa in the capital city of Seoul for 25 days and paid in full without looking at the price or checking where the property was located in the city. When they later realised it was in the outer suburbs, they decided it was too inconvenient and asked to cancel the booking. The host, also not identified in the report, declined to do so as the booking had already been confirmed and payment made, which the couple appeared to accept.

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During their stay, the couple wasted water and electricity, costing US$116, and used gas worth about US$730. Photo: SBS TV

During their stay, the couple wasted water and electricity, costing US$116, and used gas worth about US$730. Photo: SBS TV

The couple then asked the host whether there were surveillance cameras in the villa and were reportedly told there were not. After they checked into the property, the couple, still angry at the host, decided to exact revenge by turning on all the taps, lights, electrical appliances and gas. The couple then travelled to different regions of the country, returning to the villa every three to four days for no more than five minutes. They only went to the villa on five occasions during the 25-day booking.

[kevinUsa]

Looks like classic example of revenge

[Thokkalee]

What a waste of resources and money!!

[kevinUsa]

15 minutes ago, Thokkalee said:

What a waste of resources and money!!

did u read the article 

[Thokkalee]

22 minutes ago, kevinUsa said:

did u read the article 

Yes.. Anduke saying water, gas and money wasted bcoz of their petty mindset