Atlanta Woman Sues Airbnb, After Alleged Denial To Rent In ‘Peaceful White Neighborhood’

The listing described the location as a “peaceful white neighborhood.”

A Georgia woman is suing Airbnb, an Atlanta property owner, and two people identified as a host and co-host, alleging she was denied the opportunity to rent a home because she is Black after revealing information that identified her race during the booking process, WSBTV Atlanta reports.

The lawsuit stems from an attempted reservation in 2024 for a property on Manhasset Drive in Dunwoody. According to the complaint, Sharonda Stewart was searching for temporary housing in metro Atlanta after relocating when Airbnb prompted her to introduce herself to the property’s host before her reservation could be approved…

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