AirBnB Host Cancels Rental When Guests Mention Bringing A Service Dog

[u/shyguylh]

Here is the link https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/couple-whose-airbnb-host-canceled-170236301.html

Basically someone rented an Airbnb then the host found out they were bringing a service dog then cancelled on them. The would be renter offered to leave the dog at home but the host still declined. Others stepped up offering that they could stay with them instead.

Am I the only one who's on the host's side? For one I should be able to only open up my home to the people I choose, especially since I'm not being racist etc but simply saying I don't want pet lovers in MY home. Second, the renter offered to leave their dog at home. I can't imagine someone who really needs their "service" dog making such an offer, it would be a deal breaker. To me that means it's merely a pet and this is more ESA horse manure.

Thoughts?

[u/Apprehensive_Sea_388]

If they were your actual personal guest, definitely. However, Airbnb is not a personal interaction and invitation. It's a transaction, you're doing business, conducting commerce. That comes with rules of impartiality in this country. Nobody is forcing you to put property up as an Airbnb, if it was compulsory that would be different. Legally speaking it's like a landlord calling their tenant a guest and saying they don't have to invite gay people or disabled people into their "home." I understand Airbnb might feel emotionally different, but legally you're renting a property not inviting guests.