Short-term rentals under fire after shooting injures 2 teens in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood
By: Jim Nelson | Feb 13, 2023
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – After two teenagers were shot outside a short-term rental in Tremont, Cleveland City Councilman Kerry McCormack posted a message to a social media page that led to a spirited debate about ongoing issues with those rentals, such as those available on apps like Airbnb.
“We can’t have this in our neighborhood,” said McCormack, whose ward includes the popular neighborhood. “That’s exactly why we’re working with property owners like this to get rid of these problem short-term rentals. We don’t hate Airbnb, they’re a part of our economy but we want to make sure they’re under control.”
Around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, the 14 and 16-year-old were shot near W. 7th Street and Jefferson Avenue. They were treated at MetroHealth Medical Center.