I have researched AirBnBs discrimination policies, and I can’t find a clear answer, so I thought I would try here.
Full disclosure…… I have had several vacation rentals in both Utah and Nevada for well over 10 years, hosting with competitors of AirBnB.
Nothing against AirBnB, but these ‘’smalller’’ sites kept my properties busy, and my current site is shared on AirBnB, VRBO, etc.
I’m considering leaving my current hosting site, (name won’t be mentioned for now) as they refuse to allow me to ‘’discriminate’’ against potential ‘’guests’’. Before you get your boxers, panties, etc all ruffled, hear me out……
I have a licensed STR in Las Vegas. My current hosting site refuses to allow me to exclude locals from renting my home. They refuse to edit my listing stating that people currently living in Las Vegas or that have a (702) or (775) area code may not rent my home. Anyone that’s paying attention, understands that the majority of parties, etc that occur (at least in Vegas), are due to local guests. I get it that sometimes local guests are having family in town, and may not have large enough homes to accommodate them, etc, etc. My answer to that, is they should simply have the out of town family book the home on their own, or choose a different home.
Having explained my situation, I’m curious if other hosts are faced with this same type of issue, and how you’ve responded to it ?
As a good portion of my guests come through AirBnB, I’m considering using them exclusively, but NOT if I am forced to put my property, and my STR License (which are all but impossible to get) at risk.
Thank You in advance for any info/help.
Doug