Airbnb hosts are threatening to boycott the platform over its new rules banning checkout chores, with some warning that the changes could drive up costs and leave properties in a mess.
As Dexerto previously reported, Airbnb is cracking down on hosts requiring guests to wash dishes, strip beds, do laundry and complete other cleaning tasks before checking out.
The changes apply to bookings made on or after November 20, 2026. While guests can still be asked to place dirty dishes in the sink or gather used towels, hosts cannot require them to perform tasks typically handled by professional cleaners.
However, the announcement has sparked outrage among some property owners, who argue that the rules could encourage guests to leave rentals in poor condition.
Now, some hosts are calling for a boycott of Airbnb when the changes take effect on November 20.
Hosts have discussed temporarily removing their listings from the platform in protest, while others are considering raising prices or removing kitchen amenities.
One furious host complained on Airbnb’s community forum: “They will rob us of toilet paper, destroy our towels and linens, leave holes and dents in walls.”
“Airbnb’s stance towards anti-hosts is extremely disappointing. Limiting the way we should set the rules for the use of our properties is completely unreasonable,” another chimed in.
Australian host Nadia Di Martino told ABC News that the changes were “infuriating,” warning that some property owners would have to raise their prices to cover additional cleaning costs.
Magnific/DexertoCleaning company weighs in on Airbnb controversy
Speaking to Dexerto, cleaning company Mint Maintenance, which completed 300 Airbnb turnovers this past summer across Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, explained why the new policy could create problems during busy periods.
“We understand why some hosts would not like these new policies. When a dishwasher isn’t working, washing and drying dishes by hand can add 15-45 minutes to a cleaning service, depending on the size of the load. This may not be an issue on a slow day, but during high season it can delay check-ins for the next guest(s), which is unfair to them.
“At the same time, we’ve been guests ourselves and we understand that someone who pays a cleaning fee, shouldn’t have to do anything cleaning-related at all. In that way, we’re happy to do the additional work as long as it’s communicated in advance so we can adequately plan for some services to take longer than others.”
Despite the backlash, not every host is against the changes. Some have welcomed Airbnb‘s decision, arguing that excessive checkout chore lists have damaged the platform’s reputation.
Airbnb has also clarified that guests are still expected to treat properties responsibly and can be held accountable for damage or excessive cleaning, even under the new rules.
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