Advertising a listing as a party, open-invite gatherings, advertising a party at a property, and disruptive events are not allowed under Airbnb’s policies outlined on its website.
Bath police officers responded at around midnight on Nov. 2 to reports of gunfire at a residence in the 900 block of Top Of The Hill Drive, which was listed through Airbnb. According to the township police, a large group of people, mainly juveniles, had gathered for a birthday party when one or more suspects fired several shots inside the home before fleeing. The event was for a birthday party that was promoted on social media. The majority of those at the party were younger than 18.
A spokesman from Airbnb, a company that advertises short-term rentals on properties, stated that it takes measures to enforce its ban “on rare disruptive and unauthorized parties.” This includes:
- Reservation screening to block certain bookings that are potentially higher risk for unauthorized parties.
- Additional heightened measures at certain times of year that can attract higher risk for parties, such as Halloween.
- Requirements that all Airbnb users must be at least 18 years old, and guests younger than18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
A section of its website outlines its bans on “disruptive gatherings and other community disturbances.”…