Short-term Rental Violence Sparks Call for Regulation in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama – Authorities in Birmingham have provided an update on a tragic homicide that took place on Dugan Avenue over the weekend, shedding light on a concerning trend involving short-term rentals in the area. Police suspect that the shooting incident occurred at a short-term Airbnb rental, raising questions about the need for increased regulation … Read more

Explosion at UBC Rental Unit Causes Sprinkler Damage: Lawsuit Alleges Faulty Gas Stove Operation

Vancouver, British Columbia – A recent incident at a strata unit located within the University of British Columbia (UBC) has sparked a legal dispute, according to court documents filed on February 15. The unit owner, Xiaolu Niu, alleges that a renter, Cishan Cheng, or someone under their supervision, caused an explosion by using a portable … Read more

Murder: 12-year-old boy killed in shooting at Tulsa rental house party

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, experienced its first murder of 2024 when a 12-year-old boy was fatally shot at a rental house party. The Tulsa Police Department is currently investigating this tragic incident, which took place on January 1, near 1900 East 14th Street. According to the TPD, officers responded to … Read more