Unauthorized house Parties

Unauthorized house Parties

Airbnb has taken a "no parties allowed" policy. Recently we have had several guests throw illegal parties at our listings. Airbnb has not helped in the removal of the guests. Additionally, Airbnb is allowing guests that have broken the rules to write retaliatory reviews. This should not be allowed.

 

1. the guest broke the rules not the host.

 

2. The negative reviews do not properly represent the quality of the listings.

 

3. Leaving the review up shows other guests that it is ok to break the Airbnb rules since there isn't a consequence for their negative actions.

 

4. Retaliatory negative reviews pushes good listings to the back of the line with regards to visibility on the Airbnb site.

 

It is unfair that good hosts suffer from the illegal actions of guests. This must change.  Anyone with similar experiences please reply to this thread. I am in the process of having Airbnb change this inappropriate policy.  

 

 

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@Benjamin462  Sadly, renting an Airbnb house to throw a super-spreader party is a Thing now, and nobody really cares whether Airbnb has a rule about it. It's really on the hosts to have measures in place to actively discourage parties, catch them before they escalate, and when all else fails shut them down. 

 

As it is, your listings completely fit the stereotype of the Airbnb Party House:  short drive from LA, accommodates large groups, hot tub, fireplace, host (apparently) not on-site, and available for 1-night bookings...I'm sure you get your fair share of porn shoots too, though hopefully they at least clean up after themselves.

 

You'll be maybe the 50,000th host to complain about the unfairness of rule-breakers getting to write a retaliatory review. Airbnb couldn't care less. There's no use in waiting for them to overhaul their policies - they'll make some cosmetic changes to tamp down the bad press whenever there's another mass shooting at a party house, but they're not there to protect you as the host. If you want to avoid these situations, I'd suggest you take matters into your own hands to prevent party bookings.

Karen2526
Level 1
Melbourne, Australia

I’m having similar problems and am in dire straights with myOC and neighbours.

I have been under investigation with Airbnb for 9 days now , with my account being suspended u til the review is complete. I’m wondering how long this can go on.. I have put so many measures into place but keep getting dishonest guests 😞 
I am wanting to buy a remote noise monitor or decibel reader. I’m in Australia if anyone knows of something good? 

Karen2526
Level 1
Melbourne, Australia

I’m having similar problems and am in dire straights with myOC and neighbours.

I have been under investigation with Airbnb for 9 days now , with my account being suspended u til the review is complete. I’m wondering how long this can go on.. I have put so many measures into place but keep getting dishonest guests 😞 
I am wanting to buy a remote noise monitor or decibel reader. I’m in Australia if anyone knows of something good? 

Lorna170
Level 10
Swannanoa, NC

@Benjamin462   It is unfair when a good host suffers poor reviews from guests who break the rules.  However, unless an Air employee is checking the guest in, I don't know why you think that Air is going to do anything beyond cancelling the party guest mid rental.

 

Up your prices and increase your minimum rental days.  Anyone who rents a whole house property for one night is IMO asking for a party to happen.