'Party Squasher' App Alerts Homeowners When Their AirBnb Guest Invites A Crowd To The HouseHuge gatherings at short term rental homes have caused cities to institute bans and even proved deadly last year. But now, new technology is telling those who come to play that the party’s over.
Airbnb Bans 1-Night Bookings For Halloween WeekendAirbnb is looking to avoid unauthorized Halloween parties by banning one-night rentals Friday and on Halloween night throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Airbnb Requires Hosts to Commit to Enhanced CleaningAirbnb said Thursday it’s requiring hosts to follow enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic.
Airbnb Bans One-Night Bookings Halloween Weekend After Last Year's Deadly Party In OrindaAfter last year's deadly party in Orinda, Airbnb is introducing a ban on one-night bookings Halloween weekend, because it says it's a matter of public safety and public health.
Airbnb Blocking Some Rentals Over Halloween to Prevent PartiesAirbnb announced this week that it's prohibiting one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
Airbnb CEO: People Booking Months-Long Stays During PandemicAirbnb has seen longer-term bookings rise during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oakland Police Arrest 8, Seize Firearms, Drugs And Cash At South SF AirbnbPolice in Oakland on Tuesday announced the arrests of eight people at a South San Francisco Airbnb last week in connection with a month-long investigation into a robbery ring that also involved the seizure of firearms, drugs and $14,000 in cash.
Airbnb Bans Party Houses Worldwide To Stem Unauthorized Gatherings During PandemicAirbnb is banning house parties worldwide as it tries to clean up its reputation and comply with coronavirus-related limits on gatherings.
Airbnb Files Preliminary Paperwork for Public Stock OfferingAirbnb on Wednesday filed preliminary paperwork for selling stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.
Airbnb Takes Action Against Guest for Hosting PartyFor the first time, Airbnb is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties.
Airbnb Reportedly Close To Filing An IPOAirbnb is reportedly close to filing to go public, marking a surprise turnaround for the company that recently cut a quarter of its workforce during the pandemic.
Eviction Moratorium Poses Nightmare Scenario For Small LandlordA Fremont landlord recently found out his property was being illegally rented out on Airbnb but state and local eviction moratoriums are preventing him from getting his house back.
Airbnb Shutters Party Houses Amid COVID-19 ClustersAirbnb said Friday it's cracking down on party houses throughout New Jersey after state health officials warned house parties led to clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Airbnb Asks Renters To Consider Donating Money To Hosts, Creating Social Media Backlash