Airbnb Restarts ‘Anti-Party Crackdown' Amid Busy Season for Home, Pool Rentals

Strict “anti-party” measures were recently?rolled out by Airbnb ?in an effort to reduce unauthorized parties at vacation rental homes during the summer holidays. The efforts include restrictions on one- and two-night reservations and having guests affirm that they understand the party ban and could face legal action if they do not comply,?CNN reported .

First introduced in the summer of 2021, leading to what Airbnb called a “substantial decrease” in reports of disruptive or unauthorized parties, the renewed guidelines were used for Memorial Day weekend and July 4 weekend stays.

Guest injuries and property damage are among the greatest risks for these homeowners, who need to ensure that their?Homeowners Insurance ?policy has the necessary endorsement for short-term rental use, said Lisa Stout, Director, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox , Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas.

“If they do not have proper insurance coverage, they are going to have to absorb the cost of any damages or liability lawsuits themselves,” she said. “Even if they only rent out the home once or twice a year, they need to make sure that their insurance carrier is aware of it.”

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