Airbnb May Face the Music Over Partying Tourists

  • Aimco seeks ruling to stop Airbnb contracting with its tenants
  • Website argues federal law protects it from landlord’s claims

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The owner of the swank Palazzo apartment community in Los Angeles knew it had a problem when long-time residents complained about tourists overrunning their pools and gyms and committing late-night party fouls.

Sublet rentals that anger neighbors are nothing new, but Apartment Investment & Management Co. came up with a novel response: Blame Airbnb Inc.