Airbnb bans host-required guest chores, sparking host backlash
Airbnb said it will ban hosts from requiring guests to perform chores such as dishwashing and laundry, a rule that takes effect on November 20 and has prompted some hosts to consider leaving the platform. The decision follows a series of announcements earlier this month in which the company said it would no longer allow hosts to demand tasks normally handled by professional cleaners, would require all house rules to be disclosed before booking, and would limit requests to modest cleaning duties. Earlier reports noted that the policy applies to bookings made on or after November 20 and that reactions among hosts have been mixed.