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sandybeach Contributor
sandybeach
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Apr 28, 2012 4:11 PM

Telephone landline required?

Hi,

 

I'm about to start renting a place in Florida. 

 

Does any one know if there's a reason why you *must* have a landline in a rental? 

 

When I rent places, I *never* use the landline for anything.  I suspect that most of my guests would feel similarly.  If someone were particularly insistent, I would probably get a phone installed and pass the cost onto them.

 

Thanks,

-Rich

  • stjvilla Community Ambassador
    stjvilla
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    Apr 28, 2012 4:40 PM (in response to sandybeach)
    Re: Telephone landline required?

    There have been a couple of discussions of this topic.  Here's one: http://community.homeaway.com/message/7784#7784

    If you have more questions or input, please feel free to add.

    • sandybeach Contributor
      sandybeach
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      Apr 28, 2012 5:09 PM (in response to stjvilla)
      Re: Telephone landline required?

      Stjvilla, yes, I saw those.  None of them really have a definitive legal answer. There were some speculation about potential liabilities if there were no phone...but I go out of my way to tell the renters that there's no phone, that should ensure that their cell phone works, etc because it's their only way to communicate to someone.  I

      • msdebj Community Ambassador
        msdebj
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        Apr 28, 2012 5:51 PM (in response to sandybeach)
        Re: Telephone landline required?

        Sandy,

        I've never heard of any "legal" requirement for having a land line. As long as you inform your guests that there is no phone,  I see no problem.  We do not have one, though we do provide wireless connectivity.

         

        One thing I DO have in my home, in our Welcome book, is a list of all local medical facilities, On that page in BOLD letters is our Street address, should they have to call for EMS. (Something I always had posted in our home for our baby sitters, etc.) 

         

        Cell phones don't "ping" back to an address on most Emergency lines such as 411, as a land line does. but as long as your guests are aware I wouldn't expend the cost. You can always buy one of those "pay as you go" cell phones, if you're more comfortable. 

        Debj          

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