<i>Even the way you present it is as if users of AirBnB are ripping everyone off (&quot;consequences of his actions...&quot;).</i><p>No, my observation applies strictly to those who rent their apartments in violation of their leases and&#x2F;or local ordinances.<p><i>..even if the thing is bad, which is debatable in this case.</i><p>You&#x27;re welcome to debate whether &quot;the thing&quot; (subleasing his apartment in violation of his lease -- for a huge profit) is bad or not, but to me it seems pretty clear.