Airbnb bans guests from stripping beds and washing dishes
From November 20, Airbnb hosts cannot ask guests to complete tasks requiring significant time or effort.
Airbnb has generally banned hosts from assigning guests chores like stripping bed sheets, taking out rubbish, or washing dishes. The ban takes effect November 20 on all global Airbnb bookings, including Australian ones.
Hosts can still ask guests to do light tasks such as putting used dishes in the sink. Airbnb had fielded years of complaints from guests about paying hundreds of dollars in cleaning fees while still facing long chore lists.
The new policy lets hosts set seven standard house rules at booking, such as check-in times and pet policies. Any additional requests must be reasonable given local circumstances, like limiting shower time during water shortages.
- November 20
- Effective date
- 7 rules
- Standard house rules allowed
- April 2025
- Cleaning fee visibility change
- Global policy including Australia
- Coverage
Why it mattersTravelers in Australia booking Airbnb properties will no longer face unexpected chore demands, lowering the real cost of short-term rentals.
AustraliaAustralian travelers using Airbnb will benefit from the ban on chore demands, making rentals fairer and potentially cheaper.
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