Noida’s Supernova Society Bans Airbnb, OYO and Booking.com Rentals
Following a car-ramming incident involving a bed-and-breakfast operator, Supernova AOA has warned flat owners against short-term rentals, citing security risks, disturbances and possible legal action.
- Supernova AOA warns against short-term rentals through Airbnb, OYO and Booking.com.
- A bed-and-breakfast operator was arrested after allegedly ramming a security barrier at the society’s entrance.
- Residents have raised concerns over late-night guest movement and security across the residential complex.
Noida: Residents of Supernova, a high-rise complex in Sector 94, Noida, are facing stricter restrictions on short-term property rentals after a security incident involving a bed-and-breakfast operator. The Supernova Apartment Owners’ Association (AOA) has issued a notice warning flat owners and tenants against renting apartments for brief stays through platforms such as Airbnb, OYO and Booking.com.
The decision follows an incident on Wednesday, September 30, when a bed-and-breakfast operator allegedly drove his car through a security boom barrier after guards denied him entry through the main gate. The incident was recorded by security personnel and later circulated widely on social media.
According to the AOA, the movement of short-stay guests at unusual hours has raised concerns about security, disturbance and the residential environment within the complex. The association has warned that owners or tenants who continue to list their flats for short-term accommodation could face legal action, with responsibility resting on the respective property occupants.
The incident involved Tushar Sharma, a Sector 15 resident who operates short-stay accommodation in Spira Tower, part of the Supernova complex.
According to police, Sharma arrived at the society on Wednesday and allegedly attempted to enter through the main entrance instead of using the designated entrance for Spira Tower. Security guards stopped him and instructed him to use the appropriate gate.
Sharma reportedly told the guards that one of his guests had been stopped at the reception and that he needed to enter the premises to assist with the check-in process. When the guards refused to open the barrier, an argument allegedly broke out.
Sharma then allegedly drove his Skoda car through the boom barrier, damaging the security installation. Guards recorded the incident, and the video subsequently gained attention on social media, prompting users to tag Noida Police and demand action.
Police registered a case at Sector 126 police station under Sections 352 and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Sharma was arrested on Thursday, October 1.
Police also found six pending traffic challans associated with the vehicle’s owner, amounting to approximately ₹36,000. The car was registered in Ranchi, Jharkhand, while the outstanding challans in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh reportedly involved violations such as overspeeding and illegal parking.
Supernova comprises three towers: Nova East, Nova West and Spira Tower. According to the AOA, Nova East and Nova West are fully residential towers with a combined total of 582 apartments.
Spira Tower, meanwhile, has a mixed-use component. Around 200 flats between the 19th and 43rd floors are being used for commercial purposes, including short-term accommodation, according to the association.
Although the towers have different usage categories, they share a common campus and entry gates. This arrangement has become a point of concern for residents who say the movement of short-stay guests through shared areas can create security and management challenges.
The association has particularly highlighted the frequent arrival and departure of visitors at unusual hours, along with complaints of nuisance in the predominantly residential environment.
The dispute comes amid the Uttar Pradesh government’s Bed and Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025, which seeks to bring eligible guest accommodation facilities operating from residential properties into a formal regulatory framework.
The policy introduces a framework for eligible homestays and bed-and-breakfast establishments. However, regulatory registration and compliance do not automatically override the permitted land use, applicable building rules or the valid rules governing a particular residential society.
This distinction is important for property owners considering short-term rentals. Compliance with state-level requirements and permission to operate within a specific housing complex are separate considerations that may need to be examined.
Owners and tenants should therefore verify the applicable rules, approvals and legal obligations before offering apartments for short-term accommodation.
The AOA’s notice places responsibility on the respective flat owners or tenants who list and rent out apartments for short stays. It warns that continuing such operations could lead to legal action.
For property owners, the development raises questions about rental income, permitted property usage and compliance with society rules. For guests, the restrictions could affect access to short-term accommodation within the complex.
The issue also highlights a broader challenge for high-rise residential developments, where individual property owners’ rental decisions intersect with shared security arrangements and the interests of other residents.
While the association has cited safety and disturbance concerns, the scope and enforceability of its restrictions would depend on applicable laws, governing documents, permitted land use and the specific circumstances.
The Supernova incident has brought the debate over short-term rentals in residential complexes into focus, particularly the balance between property owners’ rights, regulatory requirements and the security of shared residential spaces.
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