NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Airbnb is taking more steps in attempts to crack down on parties and nuisance guests in the wake of a Halloween shooting at an Airbnb rental in a San Francisco suburb.
On Thursday, the company said it will be banning "open invite" parties at all of its accommodations, like those open to anyone and advertised on social media.
Boutique hotels and professional event venues will be exempt from the new rule, Airbnb says.
They will also ban large parties at apartment buildings and condos.
"This policy does not impact parties that are authorized by hosts and convened respectfully by guests," the company said in a news release. "Instead, our goal with this new policy is to address the small number of guests who act irresponsibly and those rare hosts whose homes become persistent neighborhood nuisances."
San Francisco-based company says it's in the process of identifying listings globally that may be violating the party house ban, including accommodations in Los Angeles, Miami Beach, London and Montreal. The company says it's asking hosts to update their listings to comply with the "open invite" ban.
Airbnb will also issue new guest behavior rules.
Starting in early 2020, guests will get a warning for one instance of excessive noise, unauthorized guests, unauthorized parking, unauthorized smoking or excessive messiness reported by a host or a neighbor.
Further violations will result in account suspension or removal.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced last month that changes would be coming following the shooting in Oridna that resulted in the death of five people at a Halloween party.
The company is under pressure to gain the trust of travelers, neighbors and lawmakers as it prepares for its planned initial public offering next year.
Airbnb also said Thursday it's establishing a dedicated hotline for mayors and city officials to reach the company with questions they may have about its policies.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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