No more taking out the trash at your Airbnb
PARIS — The days of having to take out the trash or wash the dishes before leaving an Airbnb are numbered as the short-term rental platform is tightening rules on what conditions hosts may impose on guests. "Our rules regarding accommodations allow travelers to receive guidelines from hosts; however, our community has let us know that they can be confusing, restrictive, and difficult to manage,"…
Paris — Airbnb is streamlining rules for hosts, eliminating the need for guests to take out the trash, wash dishes or perform other tasks previously left to travelers. Community feedback led the short-term rental platform to announce new regulations set to take effect on November 20. The aim is to simplify guidelines and reduce confusion.
Hosts will no longer be allowed to ask guests to complete tasks that demand significant effort or time, or that would typically be handled by a cleaner, such as changing bed linens, removing trash or cleaning up after meals. Exceptions include requesting guests to place used dishes in the sink or segregate trash from recyclables.
Hosts can no longer penalize guests financially for damages; instead, insurance provided through Airbnb must cover any claims.
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