United States v Airbnb (N.D. Cal.)
On January 10, 2025, the United States filed an “election” complaint in United States v. Airbnb, Inc., et al. (N.D. Cal.). The complaint alleges that defendants discriminated on the basis of familial status in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when Airbnb and property owners refused to rent complainants an apartment because they have children. Airbnb permits property owners to designate a property as not suitable for children and infants and Airbnb’s customer service reaffirms property owners’ designated restrictions. Sandlot05 LLC and Jarrod Blake are also named as defendants in the case. The case was referred to the Division after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination.