[NAGDU] Vacation rentals

[NAGDU President]

Perhaps a better way of approaching this is to ask if the proprietor resides
in the house. If the answer is "No!", then the rental is a place of public
accommodation.

Marion



Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
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-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janice Toothman
via NAGDU
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:07 AM
To: Marianne Denning via NAGDU
Cc: Janice Toothman
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Vacation rentals


Marianne,

When I and my guide dog stay at the beach with my family, we rental an 
entire house for the week.  Because as Marion said, it is own by 
someone, not living their at the time, we choose house that indicate 
"pet friendly" homes.  Even though my guide dog is not a pet. However, 
in this case, the owner has stated there willingness to accept 
applicants with animals to their house.  It can limit your options.  It 
is better than calling each house directly and stating you have a guide 
dog wondering what they will say and if they say "yes" over the phone.  
Will they change their mind once you arrive at the property.  Just my 
thoughts.

Janice and waiting for my next guide dog

On 5/3/2017 8:45 AM, Marianne Denning via NAGDU wrote:
> Thatb is what I thought but thanks for the clarification. It is good to
> know these things since people are staying a lot of places other than
> hotels.
>
> On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 4:12 PM, NAGDU President via NAGDU
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Marianne,
>>
>>          According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, covered
entities
>> include "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". (42 USC
>> 12181(7)(A)) Therefore, even if the the building had only one room for
rent
>> or hire - and it does not necessarily state it must be a sleeping room -
if
>> the proprietor does not actually reside in the building, it is a covered
>> entity. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>>
>> Marion Gwizdala, President
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
>> National Federation of the Blind
>> (813) 626-2789
>> President at NAGDU.ORG
>>
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
>> expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind
people
>> and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what
holds
>> you back.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne
>> Denning
>> via NAGDU
>> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 3:47 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Marianne Denning
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Vacation rentals
>>
>> We plan to rent a vacation home. It is a single family dwelling and the
>> owners do not live on the property. Someone other than the owner manages
>> the
>> property. Can I take my guide dog with me to this rental property
according
>> to the ADA?
>>
>> --
>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>> (513) 607-6053
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