Airbnb continues crackdown on parties in Ohio ahead of Halloween [Video]

CLEVELAND — Airbnb is cracking down on partying ahead of Halloween. The company said its anti-party defenses will be on the lookout for certain one and two-night reservations here in Ohio around Halloween weekend, and those reservations could be blocked.

“Including the type of listing being booked, the duration of this day, the distance from the guests, original location, where they live, whether they’re booking it last minute or not,” said Nathan Rothman, Airbnb’s Director of Policy Strategy for North America.

“So, we look at a number of different signals to try to decide whether or not there’s a likelihood of a party,” said Rothman.

Rothman said it’s an effort by Airbnb to ensure that host properties are respected and that the communities where they operate are not disturbed.

Rothman said hosts and guests who break the rules could face the consequences, so they make sure both attest that no …