Airbnb bars hosts from requiring guests to do checkout chores2026-10-21Airbnb’s updated policy bars hosts from requiring guests to do checkout tasks that take significant time or effort or would usually be done by a cleaner.Hosts may ask guests to put used dishes in the sink, but not to wash and put them away; cleaning fees may cover only a standard tidy-up.Airbnb says house rules will appear in more places, and hosts can make reasonable requests that the platform may flag if they breach the policy.The new rules take effect on Nov. 20.Hosts will not be allowed to impose their own fines or penalties on guests for breaking house rules.Airbnb bans check-out chores like stripping the bed or taking the bins out (Euronews)Airbnb запретил владельцам жилья заставлять гостей мыть посуду (Meduza)Airbnb забрани да се иска от гостите да почистват и да сменят чаршафи (Sega)Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests do dishes, take out trash from Nov 20 (The Straits Times)Airbnb bans hosts from making guests do ‘unreasonable’ check-out chores (7NEWS)Airbnb hosts can no longer ask guests to clean dishes or make beds (NBC News)The most frustrating travel rules that need to go in 2026 (The Examiner)