Birmingham neighbors outraged after rented pool prompts police response, renews short-term rental debate

A rented backyard pool in Birmingham via the Swimply app led to a chaotic gathering of over 150 people, prompting multiple police responses due to traffic blockages, public intoxication, and lewd behavior. Neighbors reported safety concerns, including children witnessing explicit acts, and police cited the host and homeowner for noise violations while investigating a hit-and-run.