Airbnb Bans Mandatory Guest Chores Under New Policy
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Airbnb bans hosts from forcing guests to complete departure chores starting in November.
Airbnb has updated its hosting rules to prohibit property owners from demanding that guests complete check-out tasks. The revised policy applies to all reservations booked on or after 20 November. Guests will no longer face requirements such as stripping beds, washing dishes, or taking out the trash.
- The changeThe updated rules specifically eliminate common requests like washing dishes and taking out the rubbish.
- Effective dateThe new policy applies to all bookings made on or after 20 November.
Why it matters
Short-term rental platforms have faced growing customer dissatisfaction over excessive cleaning fees combined with tedious departure chores imposed by hosts. This policy adjustment seeks to improve the user experience by clarifying guest responsibilities upon departure.
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Airbnb is updating its rules to ban hosts from requiring departing guests to perform chores such as stripping beds or washing dishes.
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- ABC News (Australia)Airbnb cracks down on check-out chores after travellers push back1h ago · open ↗
- BBC NewsAirbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules2h ago · open ↗
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