[nagdu] renting private homes or bed and breakfasts

[Marianne Denning]

I did not rent the property but I believe it was listed on vrbo.com

On 12/10/14, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Marianne,
>
> 	The Americans with Disabilities Act considers "an inn, hotel, motel,
> or other place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a
> building that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that
> is
> actually occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as the residence
> of such proprietor". It is important to note that both elements must be
> met.
> If, for instance a place has five or fewer rooms for rent and it is not the
> residence of the proprietor, it is still a place of public accommodation.
> If
> you have a specific question, please ask it on the list so that others may
> benefit from the discussion.
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
> via nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:56 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] renting private homes or bed and breakfasts
>
> We are travelling to the Washington DC area and renting a home.  It is
> owned
> by an individual.  I plan to take my dog guide.  Has it been determined if
> these types of rentals are covered by the laws?  We will actually be
> staying
> in Maryland.  I have also run into issues with bed and breakfasts at
> different times.  We prefer these arrangements to standard hotels.
>
> --
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053