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All your questions answered for a great hosting experience
What if I don't have photos of my home?
Do I need to live in the property I'm listing?
I’m a renter, not the owner of the property. Can I still host someone through Sparrow?
What should I be including in the rent price?
How do I price my space for rent?
What information should I be including in my listing?
How do I price task support?
How can I change my listing price?
I want to charge for utilities separately, how can I do this?
What does the status of my listing mean?
What does the status of my bedroom mean?
Can I list multiple bedrooms?
How do I create my Sparrow host profile?
I’ve finished my host listing and profile, what happens next?
How can I terminate my rental agreement?
What happens if it’s not working out with my housemate?
Are the payments I receive taxable income?
How do I receive rent payment from my housemate?
Is rental income earned through Sparrow taxable?
What is Tenant Coverage and how does it benefit me as a host?
Is Tenant Coverage the same as homeowner's insurance or property insurance?
Do I need to inform my own insurance provider about renting out a room in my home to a boarder?
What should I do if my insurance provider does not allow me to rent out a room in my home to a boarder?