Air Hostd's Blog

Airbnb is changing what hosts can ask guests to do before checkout—and the update goes well beyond cleaning. On October 20, 2026, Airbnb announced a redesigned house rules system and a new policy limiting unreasonable guest requests. The changes address a familiar frustration among travelers: paying a cleaning fee while also being expected to wash dishes, strip beds, start laundry, and complete a lengthy checkout checklist. Under the new policy, hosts generally cannot require