Young children & Accessibility

[Janice574]

I have a one bedroom one bath apartment on top of our three car garage. I'm worried about renting to guests with young children and the accessibility factor since its upstairs.

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[Joelle43 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Janice574 

Airbnb allows you to warn parents that your listing may not be suitable for children from 0-2 years and another box for kids from 2-12 years.

You have the possibility of explaining your reasons to parents which is a good idea but you should know that your listing will still be offered up to parents with kids so you'll need to check via the Airbnb message system the age of the people coming to avoid them turning up with young children.  You are then covered if they decide to come with them regardless

To tick the relevant boxes go to:

==>Menu

==>Listing

==>Guest safety EDIT

==>Tick the boxes you want and give details of why 

All the best

Joëlle

[Sybe]

Hi @Janice574 ! I hope you've received some useful tips so far. 😃

Just to let you know, I've updated the title of your post to make it easier to find and know what it's about.

[Basha0]

I would be very strict about your policy. Ultimately if something happens like a fall from  stairs you and your Insurance company will be liable. Ask questions and be friendly as to why your place is not suitable 

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Basha0 I am afraid @Janice574 Cannot have a strict policy if you read the Airbnb rules set out below:

Age and Familial Status

• Airbnb hosts may not:
  • Impose any different terms or conditions or decline a reservation based on the guest’s age or familial status, where prohibited by law.

• Airbnb hosts may:
  • Provide factually accurate information about their listing’s features (or lack of them) that could make the listing unsafe or unsuitable for guests of a certain age or families with children or infants.
  • Note in their listings applicable community restrictions (e.g., senior housing), regulations, or laws that prohibit guests under a particular age or families with children or infants.

[Basha0]

hmm. Thought provoking. Why do resorts and some b&b’s say adult only? Is this just an ABB rule?

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Basha0 I think the key wording is 'where prohibited by law' Are the resorts you describe covered by US law?

[Basha0]

@Mike-And-Jane0  I am not sure what resorts are allowed by law. I would think a personal residence, not being a commercial business, would in allowed to make rules that protect a homeowner from liability due to safety issues as it applies to small children. There is a law which states "It is not prohibited by law to refuse admittance to people you don't want in your house." Obviously, discrimination against people of color or sexual orientation is not allowed. 

This got me thinking about being ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. I would venture to say that most of us don't have ramps or handrails by the toilets, or in the shower and maybe not even doorways that are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Homes that rent are exempt. Again, not a commercial business.