https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-cracks-down-on-checkout-chore-lists-as-hosts-face-new-limitsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-cracks-down-on-checkout-chore-lists-as-hosts-face-new-limitshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-cracks-down-on-checkout-chore-lists-as-hosts-face-new-limits#u154374Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:46:01 +0000Airbnb is restricting what cleaning tasks hosts can require guests to complete upon departure. The vacation rental platform will bar requests that demand significant effort, such as stripping beds, washing dishes, doing laundry, or taking out the trash. The policy change addresses widespread criticism that guests were paying cleaning fees while still facing extensive guest chores before leaving. The company plans to use artificial intelligence to flag unreasonable checkout requests when the new rules take effect.Why it mattersThe platform previously faced growing backlash from travellers who j