Does Airbnb check hosts?

We only verify the information you provide to help keep your account secure and to help prevent financial crimes.



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Before you book, a Host will only be shown your first name and identity verification status. Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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Airbnb extra guest fee:
If guests plan on having additional visitors during their stay, additional fees could be levied, or certain rules may apply to accommodate the extra guests.

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It's up to you, as the Host, to decide if you can accommodate any extra people. If guests show up with extra people, you have the right to turn them away.

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If your guests sneak in extra people and the group now exceeds your Airbnb's maximum occupancy, you can face problems with the city. That is because cities usually have laws and regulations on the maximum number of guests allowed in a short-term rental, depending on the unit size and how many bedrooms are available.

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We require listing Hosts, new Co-Hosts, and booking guests to be verified. When you book a stay or when you become a Host, we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your government ID and a selfie.

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For everyone who transacts on Airbnb: We check the OFAC list, which includes terrorist designations. For those who live in the US: We check certain databases of public state and county criminal records as well as state and national sex offender registries.

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Safety is important, but we value your privacy too. We never review, scan, or analyze your messaging communications to send you third-party marketing messages. We don't sell reviews or analyses of these communications.

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There are a variety of reasons why a host may decline a booking on Airbnb. For example, if the dates requested by the guest do not align with their availability or if they have already accepted another booking for those same dates.

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By hosting on Airbnb, you agree to abide by our terms and policies, including our Terms of Service, which we reserve the right to enforce at our sole discretion. In the event of repeated or severe violations, we may suspend or permanently deactivate a person's account.

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To ensure guests received a high standard and quality experiences, Airbnb monitors host accounts which therefore may result in a listing being suspended or banned. With that said, the 3 main reasons include: Multiple suspension or escalated issues. Bottom 1% of Airbnb listing ratings.

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If more than 24 hours have passed, you can still accept the pre-approval, but your host will need to approve your request before your booking is confirmed.

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One of the greatest risks is that guests will sue you because they're injured, they become ill or their property is damaged in your home. Despite taking every precaution to make your home safe, you can't predict everything. And even if a lawsuit is baseless, defending yourself can be expensive and time-consuming.

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You were ready for guests, but they didn't show up. Don't worry, we'll release payout for a canceled reservation as detailed in the Cancellation Policy. If this is your first time hosting, we may hold the payout for 30 days after the reservation was confirmed.

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Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices. It does allow hosts to install security cameras in or around the property – as long as they're not in private areas like bedrooms or bathrooms, and as long as they are properly disclosed.

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Inquiry or Booking Request
If the guest has not instant booked and only sent an inquiry, you're in luck. Denying an inquiry is as simple as hitting the decline button and writing a message to your guest apologizing that you are unable to accommodate them.

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Cancellation fee
If you cancel a confirmed reservation, a fee will be deducted from your first payout after the cancellation. The amount depends on when you accepted the reservation and how soon before check-in you canceled it: More than 7 days before check-in, $50 will be deducted from your next payout.

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If the guest cancels a reservation less than 24 hours before check-in, they will still need to pay for the first night's stay, plus the Airbnb service fee. If the guest decides to cancel his/her stay after arriving, he/she is eligible for a full refund for any remaining nights of the reservation.

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cancellation made at least 5 days before check- in will result in a full refund of the accommodation fees. A guest who cancels their booking within 5 days of the booking start date will forfeit their first night's stay as well as the Airbnb service fee. Additionally, only half of the booking fees will be refunded.

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