Airbnb bars hosts from requiring guests to wash dishes or strip beds

For reservations booked on or after Nov. 20, 2026, Airbnb will generally bar hosts from requiring time-consuming checkout chores such as stripping beds, washing and putting away dishes, or taking rubbish off-site, while allowing reasonable requests such as leaving dishes in the sink. Hosts must disclose reasonable rules and requests before booking and cannot impose their own fines for violations; Airbnb will flag policy violations and let hosts appeal. The changes respond to guest complaints about burdensome rules, though some hosts say they could make turnovers harder, increase cleaning costs or fees, and limit property care. Separately, Birmingham, Michigan, commissioners unanimously voted to ban short-term rentals after complaints about disruptive parties and safety incidents; existing permits remain valid until April 15, 2027.