Policy · Updated 23 Oct, 03:01 pm IST
Airbnb bans hosts from making guests do heavy cleaning tasks
Why it matters for readers: It clarifies what hosts can reasonably ask guests to do, reducing unclear or unfair demands.
- Airbnb's new rule says hosts generally cannot ask guests to complete tasks that require significant effort or time.1
- Examples listed include stripping beds, taking trash offsite, and washing and putting away dishes.1
- The guidance appears on Airbnb's help centre webpage and is described as a plain-language update.1
- Some hosts found the new rule confusing and felt more flexibility was required.1
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