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So why not call the police?

• Xylakant 8y ago
  It’s heavy handed and a hassle. And I shouldn’t have to deal with it. Simple as that. I’m also in the privileged position that I could, but for other people calling the police bears a significant risk of ending up on the receiving end of the police interaction. So, the onus of proactively dealing with this is on the person renting the flat to guests. And AirBnB fails miserably at that.
  • iandanforth 8y ago
    "I shouldn't have to deal with it." is the core of nimbyism.
    • Xylakant 8y ago
      No, actually no. I should not have to deal with the totally avoidable negative externalities of you doing business is not nimbyism.
• toasterlovin 8y ago
  Because the police can generally only do something at a threshold that is significantly more disruptive than your typical rowdy and obnoxious neighbor.
  • Anderkent 8y ago
    Not sure about that location, but around here they might not actually do anything the first time you call it in, but if it happens regularly they will talk to the landlord.