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GPS locked at the moment of capture

Exact coordinates are embedded in every photo. The location cannot be changed or disputed after the fact.

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Tamper-evident, sealed instantly

Reports are server-stamped at creation. Any edit attempt is detectable and breaks the seal.

Never editable after seal

A public verify link anyone can confirm

Share the URL with AirCover, your insurer, or the guest. No account needed to confirm it is authentic.

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Before and after is the proof

Check-in versus checkout, side by side. Airbnb sees exactly what changed and when it changed.

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GPS coordinates, tamper-evident timestamps, and a public verify link. Sealed before the guest checks out.

Checkout Shield App

Browser-based, no install, free to start. The fastest way to turn a five-minute walkthrough into evidence Airbnb cannot wave away.

  1. 1Walk through and take GPS-locked photos
  2. 2The report seals automatically, tamper-evident
  3. 3Share the verify link with AirCover or your insurer

Verified Inspection Report

Sealed by Checkout Shield

Verified

Property

Star Hotel

Inspector

ARNOLD

Check-in

09 Jun 2026

Time

04:44 CET

De Andel, Gouda
Cert SHLD-400AE1 · 5 rooms · 17 photosTamper-proof

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Reports, spreadsheets, and checklists built to the standard Airbnb and property managers expect.

The Airbnb claim playbook most hosts never find until they have already lost.

In-depth pillar guides on AirCover, evidence, inspections, and host protection.

Airbnb AirCover Guide

What AirCover really covers, and what it does not

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Damage Claim Guide

The 14-day rule, denial patterns, and how to file a winning claim

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Claim Strength Checker Guide

How the claim scoring works, and how to use it before you file

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Guest Damage Cost Estimator Guide

The five layers of a damage cost, and how to read the AirCover gap

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Evidence Guide

The standard that separates proof from a photo a reviewer discounts

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Resolution Center Guide

How to file a charge that survives a guest dispute

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Property Damage Guide

What AirCover pays per damage type, and how to document each

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Property Inspection Guide

How to run a 10-minute inspection that wins disputes

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Damage Documentation Score Guide

How the documentation audit scores your workflow, and how to use it

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Evidence Checklist Generator Guide

How the checklist is tailored to your platform, role, and property

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Checkout Inspection Guide

Capture abnormal condition before the cleaner removes it

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Host Protection Guide

The three-layer system behind every paid claim

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Risk Calculator Guide

How the exposure estimate works, and how to read your risk number

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Guest Screening Guide

Filter risky bookings before parties and over-occupancy

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Co-Host & VA Damage Guide

The turnover-to-claim workflow for co-hosts, VAs, and cleaners

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Security Camera Rules

The 2024 indoor ban, disclosure rules, and what to use instead

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Smoking Policy & Fees

How much to charge and how to make a smoking fee stick

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Pet Policy & Damage

The service animal rule, pet fees, and recovering pet damage

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Cleaning Fee Guide

What the fee covers, and where abnormal mess becomes recoverable

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AirCover vs Host Insurance

Which protection layer you actually need

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Homeowners Insurance & Airbnb

Why standard policies exclude hosting, and what fills the gap

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STR Insurance Guide

How dedicated short-term rental policies work

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Guest Injury & Liability

When you are liable, and how documentation defends you

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Guest Will Not Leave

Overstays, squatter risk, and the tenancy line to avoid

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Vrbo Damage Claims

Deposits, claims, and deadlines on Vrbo

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For Property Managers

Team accountability and the PM workflow that scales

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For Hobby Hosts

Lightweight protection for one or two listings

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VA Incident Report Guide

How a co-host turns checkout damage into a report the owner can file

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Guest Risk Pre-Screener Guide

How the booking screener scores nine behavioural facts, and how to act on the result

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Owner Statement Builder Guide

Which figure to take from each platform, and how the net payout is worked out

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Tips and case studies from hosts who have been through the dispute.

Real claim walkthroughs, policy updates, and evidence tips. New posts every week.

Guides

How to Send a Short-Term Rental Owner a Monthly Statement They Trust

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Guides

How to Screen an Airbnb Booking Before You Approve It

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Guides

Found Damage After Checkout? What a Co-Host Should Send the Owner

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Disputes

Fake Airbnb Refund Requests: How to Spot and Defeat Them

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Disputes

Airbnb Hot Tub Damage: The High-Cost Claim Most Hosts Botch

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Guides

Airbnb Deep Cleaning Charge: How to Recover It After a Messy Guest

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Disputes

AirCover Claim Checklist: 9 Things to Verify Before You Hit Submit

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Guides

How to Estimate Your STR Damage Risk in 10 Questions

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Disputes

Guest Left a Bad Review After Your Damage Claim: What Hosts Need to Know

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Guides

How to Use the Airbnb Resolution Center to Get Paid for Damage

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Guides

Airbnb Noise Monitoring Devices: Rules, Setup, and What They Do

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Disputes

Airbnb Party Damage: What to Document, How Much to Claim, What AirCover Actually Pays

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Disputes

Airbnb Wear and Tear vs Guest Damage: The Line That Decides Your Claim

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Guides

When AirCover Fails: Taking an Airbnb Guest to Small Claims Court

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Disputes

Holes and Damage in the Wall: How to Charge an Airbnb Guest

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Disputes

AirCover Denied: Why It Happens and What to Do in the Next 48 Hours

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Disputes

Airbnb Appliance Damage: How to Claim When a Guest Breaks the Oven

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Guides

How to Build an Airbnb Evidence Checklist That Wins Claims

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Disputes

Airbnb Mattress and Bedding Stains: Claim It or Eat the Cost?

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Guides

What Makes an Airbnb Inspection App Actually Worth Using

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Disputes

Burn Marks on Furniture and Carpet: How to Charge the Guest

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Guides

The Airbnb Check-out Procedure That Actually Protects Your Property

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Checklists

Airbnb Check-in Inspection: Why One Report Is Never Enough

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Guides

Airbnb Security Deposit: Why It Was Removed and What Actually Protects Hosts Now

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Disputes

Airbnb Damage Claim Time Limit: How Long You Have and What Happens If You Miss It

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Disputes

Airbnb Chargeback: What to Do When a Guest Disputes the Charge

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Guides

Airbnb Property Inspection Reports: What They Are and Why Every Host Needs One

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Disputes

Caught Extra Guests at Your Airbnb: What to Do Next

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Disputes

What to Do When an Airbnb Guest Denies Causing Damage

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Guides

How to Charge an Airbnb Guest for Damage After Checkout

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Hosts who stopped losing claims, in their own words.

Real reviews from hosts who have used Checkout Shield in actual AirCover disputes.

5.0(2)

Cheng Wang

9 Jun 2026

Appreciate the effort building the checklist, thanks!

Checkout Shield

Thanks Cheng Wang! I am working on new updates, so you can see them soon!

Joel Smith

3 Jun 2026

Well done! The calculator works perfectly, thank you.

Checkout Shield

Thank you mr. Smith!! I hope it is useful to you!

Got a question? Here are the answers.

No. Checkout Shield runs entirely in your browser. Open the link on your phone, take photos, and your report is ready instantly. Nothing to download.

No. The GPS coordinates and timestamps are locked at the moment of capture and stored on our servers. They cannot be edited by anyone after the fact.

Checkout Shield was built specifically to meet AirCover evidence requirements. Every report carries GPS verification, tamper-evident timestamps, and a public link Airbnb can verify independently.

Yes. You can create verified reports on the free plan forever, with no credit card. Paid plans add higher limits, team access, and branded PDF exports.

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