Two years after issuing a temporary restriction on large gatherings, the home-sharing service has permanently banned parties at its properties.
The company said in a statement on Tuesday that they are codifying the ban as their policy. On that day, the permanent ban went into effect.
The move comes afterAirbnb banned open-invite gatherings advertised on social media as well aschronic party houses that became neighborhood nuisances. The 16-person limit that was adopted in the summer of 2020 is being lifted under the new policy.
If customers break the rules, their accounts could be suspended or banned from the platform.
The company applied for a temporary ban on houses booked through the service in August of 2020 due to complaints about loud partying. The restaurants and bars that were open were closed because of the swine flu.
The company said that the party ban became more than a health measure. The policy supports our hosts and their neighbors.
Since the temporary ban was imposed, the rate of party reports has plummeted, according to the company. The company's critics have noted that the decrease in reports has come as restrictions on gatherings at bars, restaurants and other venues have loosened since the beginning of the Pandemic.
Positive feedback from community leaders and elected officials has been received by the company.
There were other risks at these parties. In the United States and Canada, there were at least 27 shootings that were connected toAirbnb.
The gatherings were not pleasant to be around. The Neighborhood Support Line is a hotline that neighbors can use to report problematic houses or guests.
The leader of the Texas Neighborhood Coalition said she was concerned that the 16-person capacity limit had been lifted. She said that trash, noise and parking become problematic when there are more people.
Ms. Black said that residential homes weren't intended to be an event venue. It isn't the same as having a neighbor. It's not a good idea to knock on the door at midnight. You don't have a clue who they are.
During the summer months, guests without a history of positive reviews will not be allowed to make one-night reservations on holidays such as Memorial Day and Independence Day.
The company said in May that it was willing to make a trade-off in the interest of trust and safety.
According to Karen Xie, a professor at the University of Denver who is researching the short-term rental industry, she was not surprised that the party ban was permanent. Professor Xie said that the company is tired of dealing with host claims and damage cost settlements.
She said that most hosts who are willing to open their homes to guests don't like house parties.
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