Airbnb updates host rules to ban demanding significant guest effort
Airbnb has issued new guidelines stating hosts cannot require guests to perform tasks that need significant time or effort.
New cleaning task restrictions
The hospitality platform posted updated rules last week regarding house chores. Guests are no longer allowed to be asked to complete duties typically performed by a professional cleaner.
Hosts seek loopholes or strike
Some property owners are trying to find ways around the new stipulation while others call for a strike. A host in a Facebook group suggested unlisting properties for a day or two to send a message.
Platform aims to curb fees
Airbnb appears to have realized travelers are tired of paying high fees without receiving hotel-like services. The company is reining in hosts who demand excessive labor from their guests.
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