Neighbourhood In California Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Drug Parties

The initiative was spearheaded by resident Andy Oliver, who took action by filing a petition with the city’s Community Development Department in April. Oliver’s motivation stemmed from months of witnessing out-of-state tourists renting unhosted houses, taking advantage of California’s lenient drug laws, and disturbing the peace with loud music late into the night. Matters came to a head when a shooting incident unfolded near Oliver’s residence.