Airbnb cracks down on ‘unauthorized’ New Year’s Eve parties in Arizona

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Jan 25, 2023

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – Short-term rental broker Airbnb adds additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized use of homes as New Year’s Eve party homes in Arizona. However, if the landlord agrees, tenants can still use the homes for New Year’s parties, assuming they don’t issue “open invitations” on social media and landlords don’t use their homes. as “chronic party houses,” according to Airbnb.

The specifics of the party ban are that certain one-night reservations on December 31 will be blocked – renters with no positive or no service history. The new restriction builds on the company’s policy change last summer when they described behavior that would penalize those involved by suspending accounts or removing ownership of their service. In extreme cases, Airbnb could place a property on a corporate blacklist that bars it from future consideration. The company also has developed aspects of its software to deter such behavior.

The NYE rule will be in effect for this weekend in 11 countries, including the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, UK and – new for 2022 – Ireland, Portugal and the Netherlands.

“Stays happen across the globe every night on Airbnb,” says Naba Banerjee, Airbnb’s Director of Trusted Products and Operations. “With the overwhelming majority of guests and hosts respecting neighbors and providing benefits to their local community. These proactive defenses will help promote responsible travel and prevent rare instances of unwanted behavior, and allow hosts, guests and communities to enjoy their holiday celebrations with added confidence.