BNB Shield Launches to Identify and Report on Illegal and Unlicensed Short-Term Rentals

AUSTIN, Texas - April 12, 2016 - PRLog -- Austin-based software firm BNB Shield has launched to identify illegal, unlicensed and contract-breaking short-term rentals. Short-term rentals (defined as any rental for 30-days or less) are a rapidly growing segment of the hospitality and travel industry. This includes residences such as condos, homes and apartments that are listed and managed by hosts through a third-party platform. These listings can be in violation of city ordinances, community standards, HOA bylaws and break leases.

BNB Shield will partner with property-management firms, hotels and apartment complexes, as well as community groups and third-party platforms, according to BNB Shield President Jordan French. Using photo-recognition software and individual screening BNB Shield databases offer a 96% accuracy when identifying illegal or contract-breaking listings.

"We are excited to provide a service that sets the bar for all parties involved. Travelers, hotels, communities, master property management firms and vacation rental services can all benefit from identifying illegal vacation rentals," said BNB Shield CEO, Jacques Casimir. "The hospitality industry is a $141 billion industry. As vacation and short-term rental companies like AirBNB, HomeAway, Vacasa and VRBO continue to grow it is important that travelers and renters are provided with an inventory of legal and compliant properties."

The company launched in early 2016 and has already signed several clients, including apartment complexes and high-end residential complexes, one which is under the umbrella of a Fortune 500 company.

ABOUT BNB SHIELD

BNB Shield (http://www.bnbshield.com) is an Austin, Texas-based software startup that finds, reports on and challenges illegal, unlicensed and building-association contract breaking rentals. The company was founded by Jacques Casimir, Jordan French and Isaiah Tornero, entrepreneurs with a combination of backgrounds in business, enforcement, real estate and designing intelligent software. BNB Shield has designs to expand beyond its core markets in Texas to meet the demand for its services in New York, California, Florida and Illinois, among others, which have grappled with managing and staying informed about the dynamics of the short-term rental market.