Just in time for the holiday weekend, Airbnb is extending its party ban on all of its listings globally. The company first cracked down on loud house parties in 2020.
SAN DIEGO — The party is always over for Airbnb properties around the world. The house rental company is to crack down on his hosts and guests who violate the global no-party policy.
“We have taken down a number of party houses in San Diego and will continue to do so,” said Ben Breit, director of trust and safety communications at Airbnb.
The ‘party ban’ is a policy that works
Breit says that since the company began its 2020 holiday ban, they noticed it was working and saw a 62% year-over-year drop in California holiday reporting.
“It’s a really positive trend and we want to see it continue, which is why we’ve decided now is the time to codify the ban,” Breit said.
Making the no-party policy official means that all Airbnb guests who don’t have positive reviews wouldn’t be able to make a one- or even two-night booking, depending on each case.
“I was young once. I understand that people want to go out and have a good time, but I think there should be some limits,” said Mission Beach Vacation tenant Candy Sinquimani of Santee.
Sinquimani agrees with Airbnb’s policy after witnessing constant loud parties in previous years with her young children.
“Last year we were here, and it was pretty crazy, it’s like my kids couldn’t even sleep last year because we always try to get as close to the boardwalk as possible, but he there’s a lot of foot traffic and a lot of loud noise coming through the various Airbnbs all day,” Sinquimani said.
Enforcement of Offenses
Those who violate the party ban may have their account suspended until the platform is completely removed.
“There have even been circumstances for particularly disruptive parties where we have taken positive legal action against guests who have hosted unauthorized parties,” Breit said.
Some San Diego landlords also agree with Airbnb’s party ban.
“I’ve seen properties destroyed by parties walking around the neighborhood,” said real estate broker Rob Brown, who has owned a vacation rental on the Mission Beach waterfront since 2005.
Brown says he uses a strict property manager and has never hosted a party at one of his rentals. He believes the party ban is a step in the right direction.
“I just hope that Airbnb making it a global policy with the city’s new vacation rental regulations just improves the vibe of Mission Beach where the neighbors aren’t as frustrated with the quality of life and that gives really a whole industry with a bad reputation,” said Brown, who also serves on the Mission Beach City Council.
This new policy comes as San Diego continues to be a top 4th of July destination.
According to Airbnb, from February to March, searches for 4th of July weekend stays increased by almost 50%. Last year, hosts in San Diego earned more than $7.5 million between July 1 and July 5, with the typical host earning around $1,300 per night.
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