Housing Rights Committee of SF v. HomeAway
Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco (HRC) filed this lawsuit against HomeAway, Inc. (HomeAway) on behalf of itself and a proposed class of San Francisco residents, challenging HomeAway’s operation of a “hosting platform” that can be used to arrange short-term apartment rentals in San Francisco. HRC sought damages and injunctive relief for violations of local ordinances restricting the rental of residential units for transient or tourist use; unlawful business practices in violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law (the UCL); and creating a public and private nuisance. HRC also attempted to hold HomeAway liable as an aider and abettor for encouraging unnamed landlords to violate local ordinances, and for breach of the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. The trial court entered judgment in favor of HomeAway after sustaining a demurrer to HRC’s second amended complaint without leave to amend. We affirm.
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