# Airbnb bans guest chores

> Airbnb new rules stop hosts from making guests wash dishes, do laundry.
- Title: Airbnb bans guest chores · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: Airbnb new rules stop hosts from making guests wash dishes, do laundry. Airbnb bans hosts from requiring guests to wash dishes, do laundry, or other checkout…
- Keywords: airbnb, guests, hosts, cleaning, check out, november 20 2026, gaming, sports, bans, guest, chores, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/new-airbnb-rules-ban-hosts-from-making-guests-wash-dishes-do-laundry-other-checkout-chores-3420832
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:04:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: airbnb, guests, hosts, cleaning, check out, november 20 2026, gaming, sports
## New Airbnb rules
Airbnb introduces rules preventing hosts from requiring guests to wash dishes, do laundry, or other cleaning tasks before checkout.
## Effective November 20
The updated policy takes effect on November 20, 2026, for reservations booked on or after that date.
## What hosts can ask
Hosts can ask guests to place dirty dishes in the sink, gather used towels, and separate garbage into bins.
## Guests must leave property
Guests should leave properties in a reasonable condition without excessive cleaning after checkout.
## Key takeaway

Airbnb bans hosts from requiring guests to wash dishes, do laundry, or other checkout chores starting November 20, 2026.