Hoboken, NJ is planning new short-term rental rules after a violent party at a rental

Hoboken, NJ is planning new short-term rental rules after a violent party at a rental

Hoboken city officials say five people, including a 17-year-old, were arrested after a fight at a short-term rental on Garden Street left several people seriously hurt. Hoboken police responded to the property in the 500 block of Garden Street around 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, after receiving reports of a disturbance. According to officials, a fight broke out during a party at the Airbnb, and the article's headline says the city is planning new Airbnb rules. The part of the article available didn't say what those rules would be.

Why it matters: Cities often tighten short-term rental rules after a high-profile party incident, so Hoboken hosts and managers should watch upcoming city council agendas. Hosts anywhere may want to look again at their party, guest-count and screening policies, and check their local rules.

Source: News 12 New Jersey

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