Westchester Way

A rented pool party in Birmingham escalated into chaos with over 150 attendees, causing traffic blockages, public intoxication, and lewd behavior. Police responded multiple times, issuing citations and addressing safety concerns, while neighbors criticized the disruption and police handling of the event.

A weekend pool party in Birmingham sparked renewed debate over short-term rental regulations after neighbors complained of public intoxication, traffic issues, and delayed police response. Police admitted the event should have been shut down earlier, citing noise violations and issuing parking tickets, while the homeowner claimed unawareness of illegal activity. City officials are reviewing regulations on residential rentals following the incident.

Renters booked a private pool in Oakland County through the Swimply app, leading to a large party that neighbors described as 'total chaos' with over 150 attendees, blocked streets, public intoxication, and lewd behavior. Birmingham Police responded multiple times, citing the host and homeowner for noise violations and issuing parking tickets, while also addressing a hit-and-run incident.

Neighbors in Birmingham reported a chaotic pool party on Westchester Way, with women dancing on cars and heavy traffic causing disruptions. The homeowner denied the event was booked through a short-term rental app and stated the party was not shut down by law enforcement. The homeowner and party host received citations, and the mayor labeled the event illegal.

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.