'Illegal' short-term lets creating 'party venues' (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in a Birmingham apartment complex allege illegal short-term lets have led to increased noise, drug use, and anti-social behavior, with enforcement actions deemed ineffective by some.

• Residents in Birmingham's B5 Central development report illegal short-term lets turning homes into 'party venues' with noise, drug use, and anti-social behavior.
• Booking sites show flats advertised for short stays, violating lease agreements that restrict such rentals.
• Property management and police claim to have taken enforcement actions, but residents say these efforts are ineffective.