AirBnB disallows Inauguration rentals + Kicks off Users

AirBnB has taken 2 positions:

• To cancel rentals in the Washington D.C. area during the Presidential Inauguration
• To ban from its platform “numerous individuals” either associated with known hate groups or found to have been involved in the Capitol riot

What circumstances led to this decision?

• the Capitol area is on a high security alert
• D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued statements asking people to stay away

What compensation will be provided?

• refunds will be paid to those who had reserved rentals
• hosts will be compensated for losses

Route Fifty | Airbnb Cancels Rentals in Washington, D.C. Region for Inauguration Week