Airbnb banned “open invite” parties at its
rentals late last year after five people were shot
and killed at an unauthorized party in Orinda,
California. The company set up a rapid response
team to deal with complaints from neighbors
and started screening “high risk” bookings, such
as reservations at a large home for one night.
Airbnb went further last month, banning guests
under 25 from booking entire homes close to
where they live.
In the most recent case, Airbnb said it will seek
monetary damages and donate them to non-
profit that fights gun violence in the Sacramento
area. Under Airbnb’s terms of service, the
dispute will go into arbitration if Airbnb and the
guest are unable to settle the terms.
A Sacramento County Sheriff ’s Department
spokeswoman said that the shootings remain
under investigation.