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Guests with disabilities are not legally required to inform hosts about service animals before booking.

This article from iGMS provides a comprehensive guide to Vrbo's service animal policy, clarifying hosts' obligations and rights regarding service dogs and emotional support animals. Hosts must accommodate service dogs but are not required to accommodate emotional support animals, although local laws may differ. Understanding these guidelines can help hosts avoid discrimination and potential penalties.
Guests with disabilities are not legally required to inform hosts about service animals before booking.