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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we have two groups here - the mooches and the owners. Mooches say sure let everyone use your place! Owners say no are you crazy it’s yours. [/quote]

But it doesn’t have to be moochers versus non-moochers. It’s not black and white. I don’t know why owners of the vacation homes can’t say YES you can stay there but you’re responsible for X charges. [/quote]

But for many people with second homes that they don't rent out for income, it's not about the x charges.  It's about all the little things that are different with each guest, like putting the dishes away in the wrong spot, staining the carpet, offending the neighbors with loud music, scratching the table, damaging a family heirloom, breaking your favorite coffee mug that your DH gave to you twenty years ago, soiling the sheets and towels, spreading sand throughout the house when you are diligent about keeping it out when you're there with your famil and even a good clean doesn't get it all out.  It's unpleasant to ask friends and family to make you whole after they damage something.  It's unpleasant when you set up your house in a particular way only to have it disorganized by guests.  It's unpleasant to deal with your neighbor's complaints about your houseguests.  It's also unpleasant to bring these things up with your guests after they leave.  These aren't things that can be solved by charging a $500 cleaning fee.  [/quote]

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