[n00j]

I have to agree with this sentiment. I'm in nyc. I've hired several cleaners for my apartment through different services, and each cleaner I got was very different than the one before them, even through the same cleaning service. After I found a cleaner I liked and trusted, I just contacted them directly (via text) to book a time to clean.

I don't see how you would prevent this from happening? Its cheaper for me, and the cleaner gets paid directly with no commissions taken out.

I see this as a different situation from airbnb because this is a repeat service (weekly, biweekly, monthly) and this relationship will last longer than an airbnb relationship which is usually a one time deal.

[wehadfun]

Exactly. I would not be surprised if they had some sort of dumb clause basically stating that if a cleaner tries to setup a out of homejoy transaction they are banned.

[n00j]

Even if they did, I'm not sure how they would enforce this. I'm sure all other cleaning services have this clause in their contracts with workers, but it probably still happens on a frequent basis as there is little chance of them finding out.