In many places (e.g. in Europe) there is no standard definition of bedroom at all. Rather generic room, which is space surrounded by walls.
In continental Europe, where armoires are a thing, I actually can’t remember living in any home that had a closet in any room with a bed, so I can’t see closet being in the definition of bedroom.
On the contrary, you were discussing Europe specifically, and, you didn’t italicize you think, you wrote certainly:
>> ”In many places (e.g. in Europe) there is no standard definition of bedroom at all.”
> “I would be very surprised if that was the case. It's certainly not in the US or UK.”
You’re defending your second sentence, but the assertion I’m replying to is your reaction on Europe in the first one.
Remember AirBnB is worldwide and most of the world’s homes are the continental armoire model not US/UK closet model.
Now courts are not stupid. In such cases 'bedroom' would take the meaning that is generally understood. A kitchen or living room with beds in them are not understood to be 'bedrooms' if you ask someone at random, and thus advertising "3 bedrooms" when in fact there is only one with beds in the kitchen and living room would most likely be deemed misleading and false advertising.
Here's some information on NY: https://www.hauseit.com/legal-bedroom-requirements-nyc/
> For a bedroom to be considered legal in NYC, it must satisfy the following requirements:
> Be a minimum of 80 square feet
> Have a minimum width of 8 feet in any dimension
> Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet
> At least one window measuring no less than twelve square feet
> There cannot be a need to pass through any other bedroom in order to access the bedroom
> Two means of egress, including a window and a door that can be opened from the inside
Though I did read in NY there is no storage requirements.
Likewise, stating that the property has a stove implies that it is in working order.
Now, I have no doubt that AirBnb might try to fob people off if they complain but that does not mean that they would be correct or even honest in doing so.