Airbnb, an American company that operates an online marketplace for lodging, has recently announced a global ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals.
They made permanent its pandemic-era prohibition of parties at the properties rented out globally through its app, following the rise in cases of incidents and party-related problems.
One of its most serious cases involved a deadly shooting that occurred during a party in a residence in California in 2019, that left five people dead.
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“Until further notice, all disruptive parties and events are prohibited, regardless of size. Guests who hold these types of events may have their account removed, and Hosts who violate this rule and allow guests to throw parties may be subject to account consequences up to and including the removal of their listing,” the company’s community policy reads.
“Guests who are reported for throwing a disruptive party or violating our rules on gatherings of more than 16 people are subject to suspension or removal from Airbnb’s platform,” Airbnb additionally said.
The San Francisco-based company feels the prohibition has been effective, reporting on Tuesday, June 28, that complaints of parties at listed houses had decreased by 44 percent from the previous year.
The company primarily focuses on homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities, and is accessible via the website and mobile app.
However, the frequency of parties at Airbnbs grew during the pandemic in 2020, as people switched from meeting in bars and clubs to rented houses, lead to a temporary ban that year.
“Until further notice, gatherings of more than 16 people—including both overnight guests and visitors—are not allowed, regardless of Host authorization.”
According to Airbnb, almost 6,600 guests were banned last year due to related violations.
“When a property that’s listed on Airbnb is causing a disturbance—whether that’s excessive noise, a disruptive party, a gathering of more than 16 people, or unsafe behavior—members of the local community can report it at Neighborhood Support, which provides a link to local emergency services. They’ll also have access to the Neighborhood Support team phone number, where they can report a party that’s still in progress,” the community guidelines read.
