# Airbnb bans hosts from requiring guests to do dishes or take out trash

Airbnb has banned hosts from making guests perform chores such as washing dishes or taking out the trash before checkout. The policy change affects rental listings worldwide and aims to standardize guest expectations. It matters because chore requirements have become a common complaint among travelers and a source of friction in short-term rentals.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1015844/airbnb-chores-house-rules-update) — 2026-10-21T15:54:00-04:00
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/airbnb-limits-chores-for-guests-sparking-backlash-from-hosts/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:16:05 +0000
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-hosts-are-furious-they-can-no-longer-make-guests-do-their-chores/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 +0000

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6n049gg75r4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:54:58 GMT