@Paul373
http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org/sites/default/files/SelfAdvocacyPacket-Service%20AnimalsADA.pdf
This is a North Carolina document but it was the first that popped up on a random search. I remember reading this somewhere else months ago after the new discrimination policy came into effect. I think it is pretty standard. Miniature horses are service animals in North Carolina (see top of page 2) - hoho - can't wait for a post about that!!!
This is from page 5 - "When can a service animal be excluded?
A person with a disability who uses a service animal has a right to the same service and treatment as someone who does not use a service animal. This means that many “No Pet” or “No Animal” policies do not apply to service animals.
However, a government entity or public accommodation can exclude a service animal if: (1) making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the entity’s goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations; (2)the safe operation of the entity would be jeopardized; or (3) such modifications would result in an undue financial or administrative burden.
”23 “Allergies or a fear of dogs are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to people using service animals. When a person who is allergic to dog dander and a person who uses a service animal must spend time in the same room or facility, for example, in a school classroom or at a homeless shelter, they both should be accommodated ...."
I did see a post from a father whose child had a severe reaction to a service animal that arrived unannounced. The father was unable to have the service animal relocated. Had he put in the House Rules that he provided a dander free accommodation, then hosting a service animal "would fundamentally alter the nature of the entity's goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations" and the father could have had the guest rehomed.
This was just a helpful mention mostly for families with children who have severe allergies. We have actually hosted a number of guests who suffer from debilitating allergies when they go on holiday and they were pleased to have no migranes and to sleep well through the night. It is also a selling point for a listing. Having a service animal visit would negate the special services that are offered for those with allergies.
Hope that helps clarify that this is an acceptable house rule, Lisa