Airbnb is banning some users under 25 from renting certain listings to help crack down on party houses
The home-sharing company announced inThursday that it will start banning users under the age of 25 with fewer than three positive reviews from renting an entire house in their area. Those users will still be able to rent hotel rooms and private rooms, as well as any listings outside of their region.
Airbnb also noted that younger guests who have no negative reviews and more than three positive ones will still be able to book without restrictions. "There will always be people who work to find ways around our trust and safety protections, and we know that people over the age of 24 are perfectly capable of booking a home for the wrong reasons, too," Airbnb's blog post said. "But based on the positive impact this policy has had on unauthorized parties booked by guests under 25, we believe this is the right action to continue to protect the safety of our community.
The new rule follows a test of the program in Canada starting earlier this year, during which time Airbnb says it saw a decrease in the number of house parties. Airbnbat the beginning of this year, prohibiting parties that guests promoted on social media and banning large events in dwellings like apartment buildings and condos. At the time, Airbnb said it would also add a dedicated phone hotline where neighbors could report concerns.
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