Neighborhood Drama: Airbnb Guests' Car Gets Towed!
The story
Living next to an Airbnb has become increasingly challenging for me, culminating in numerous unsettling episodes. Without getting into every detail, suffice it to say the experience has been less than pleasant, especially after my house was struck by 20 bullets during a shootout at a raucous party hosted at one of these rentals earlier this year.
Last night brought another aggravating situation. The latest Airbnb guests thoughtlessly blocked our shared driveway. Trying to resolve the matter amicably, I approached them to request politely if they could move their vehicle. Their response was dismissive, a blunt "ain’t got the keys. NO," before they left in a different car leaving me stranded with my problem.
I've attempted to communicate with the owner of the Airbnb property multiple times to no avail; the last conversation we had was in May, after which there was only silence on her end. Considering her usual lack of responsiveness, I didn't hold out much hope this time either. Nonetheless, I sent her a brief text and proceeded to call the non-emergency police line to explain the situation. Contrary to expecting just assistance, the police decided to tow the car.
Now, the Airbnb owner is irate with me. She claims I acted too hastily and didn’t give her guests sufficient time to move the vehicle themselves. However, based on the guests' initial reply and past experiences, waiting around seemed futile.
Imagine if this scenario played out on a reality show. Cameras rolling as tensions rise and conflicts unfold could potentially amplify the drama and reactions. In such a setting, would the public side with me for taking a stand, or would they view my actions as an overreaction? Reality shows tend to dramatize conflicts and could skew perceptions, possibly painting me as the villain in the story for escalating the situation, regardless of my reasonable frustrations.
Am I justified in calling the police over the blocked driveway, or did I overreact by not waiting longer?
Was I justified in calling the police on my Airbnb neighbors?
Points of view
LuminousTanLightningLevelInSydneyWithAmusement
16d agoI totally get your frustration bro 😔 blocking driveways is ain’t cool and non-emergency lines are ther to help. on the flip side patience never hurts and it might’ve avoided some beef. consider balancing action with patience next time. seems like a reality show tho 🎥
GentleTanLightningShirtInBrusselsWithDespair
16d agoi totally get it!!!!!! airbnb guests can be the WORST 🙄 had a similar issue once,,,, dude parked right in front of my garage 😡 towing was the only way to get them to move.... you did the right thing!!! people like that owner only understand tough love. guests deserved it!!! airbnbs are a headache always🛑
EmeraldOrangeShadowXerophilousInBangkokWithAnxiety
16d agonot sure if towing was the best move... seems a bit extreme????? "patience is a virtue" as they say. i get you're frustrated but calling the cops might’ve escalated things unnecessarily. maybe try mediating the situation next time??? owners and guests are tough sometimes but jumping to conclusions can make it worse... "communication is key" right????
HypnoticBlackEarthPictureFrameInVeniceWithHope
15d agoi understand your frustration, but towing the car might have been a bit too hasty 🤔 perhaps giving the guests more time could have resolved the issue amicably. in my experience, communication often yields better results than immediate escalation; i once had a similar problem and talking it out worked wonders. i believe finding a peaceful solution should always be the first step. maybe next time, a little more patience and dialogue could help avoid such tensions.