How to check a Los Angeles Airbnb for noise and party complaints
Nobody wants a stay ruined by a party next door or a house that draws repeat complaints. Public records can show part of the picture, and this guide explains which part.
What public records can show
The City of Los Angeles keeps records tied to a property, such as home-sharing registrations, citations and complaints, and code enforcement cases. A registration number tells you the host is registered with the City. A citation or complaint on file can be a sign that something has gone wrong at the address before.
What they cannot show
Records do not capture every noisy night. Many complaints are never filed, and a record is not a finding that anything wrong happened. A City citation letter is not a finding of violation. Records also describe a property, not a host or a guest, and they may be incomplete or out of date.
Step 1: Get the registration number
Ask the host for the City registration number if the listing does not show it, and check that it matches the street address.
Step 2: Look up the address
Check the address for home-sharing records and open code enforcement cases. A Deedlore Stay Check pulls these together in one plain-English report, with the date each record was retrieved.
Step 3: Read the reviews for the right words
Search recent reviews for words like noise, loud, party, neighbors, thin walls and parking. Several guests mentioning the same issue matters more than one.
Step 4: Ask the host directly
- What are the house rules on guests, parties and quiet hours?
- Is there a limit on the number of guests, and how is it enforced?
- Are there neighbors who share a wall or a driveway?
- What happens if noise becomes a problem during my stay?
Step 5: Protect your booking
Keep your messages and payment on the booking site, and save screenshots of the listing and the house rules before you pay.
Know before you book!
Related guides
- How to check an Airbnb before you book
- How to check a Los Angeles Airbnb registration number
- Red flags when booking an Airbnb in Los Angeles
- How to check the area around an Airbnb
- What a code enforcement case means
Common questions
Can I see noise complaints for an Airbnb in Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The City keeps complaint and citation records for registered home-sharing addresses, and code enforcement cases are public. These records are incomplete, since many complaints are never filed, and a record is not a finding that a violation occurred.
Does a registered Airbnb mean it is quiet?
No. A registration shows what the City has on file as of the date checked. It says nothing about noise or how the host runs the place.
What should I ask a host about noise?
Ask about house rules, quiet hours, guest limits, shared walls or driveways, and what the host does if neighbors complain.
Does Deedlore check the host?
No. Deedlore describes properties, not people. It does not show host names or run background checks.
Which addresses are covered?
Addresses in the City of Los Angeles only. Other cities, including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, have their own rules.