Hi ,
I am assuming when you refer to "owner" you are talking about "hosts"?
If you are, there are severe penalties for hosts who cancel on guests unless it is for "extenuating circumstances".
Here are the penalties for hosts who cancel on guests:
https://www.airbnb.ca/help/article/990/how-do-host-cancellation-penalties-workYou will notice that if you cancel less than 7 days, you will get fined as well.
Here is the article which explains how a host cancels and what are considered "extenuating circumstances" :
https://www.airbnb.ca/help/article/166/cancel-a-reservation-as-a-hostDave
David
Superhost Ambassador ~ Host Club Community Leader ~ Community Expert ~ Experienced Co-Host