What happens if a guest refuses to leave Airbnb?

In extreme cases where the guest still refuses to leave and legal action becomes necessary, consult with an attorney to understand the eviction process. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to file an eviction lawsuit or seek assistance from law enforcement.



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Yes, an Airbnb host can kick out an Airbnb guest. This is usually done when the guest has violated the house rules or caused damage to the property. In such cases, it is within a host's rights to ask a guest to leave immediately and not return for any future bookings.

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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. Use your best judgment when it comes to giving them the real reason or not. It's best not to leave even a rejected guest feeling angry or hurt.

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Be polite “Whatever your reason for declining an inquiry is, first write a response to your guest. This will also help maintain your response and acceptance rate comparing to declining an inquiry directly. First, say Thank You for the inquiry and let your guest know that the place is not available for those dates.

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Learn How To Evict an Airbnb Guest
  1. Send written notice to the tenant.
  2. Wait for the tenant to fail to move out.
  3. File a court eviction with the county.
  4. Court's judgment rules in favor of the eviction.
  5. Court awards time limit for the tenant to evacuate.
  6. Law enforcement can help remove tenants who miss the deadline.


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Hosts who cancel confirmed bookings without a valid reason may experience other consequences, as explained in our Terms of Service. For example, Hosts may have their Listing or account suspended or removed, and may lose their Superhost status.

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Canceling within 24 hours of check-in, or after a trip has started, is a special situation, however—you'll need to contact us for help with that. In either case, message your guest to let them know what's going on. Canceling a reservation mid-trip is a big deal.

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Airbnb hosts may: Except as noted above, Airbnb hosts may decline a booking based on factors that are not prohibited by law. For example, except where prohibited by law, Airbnb hosts may decline a booking with pets, or to guests who smoke.

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Final Thought. Fortunately, stories of Airbnb squatters are quite rare, but it's important to take some practical measures to make sure that your Airbnb guests don't overstay their welcome.

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Remember: In an emergency situation, or if your personal safety is threatened, contact local police or emergency services immediately. You set the rules for your place—it's as simple as that.

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Technically, an Airbnb host can take a guest to court. However, this process is costly and doesn't guarantee you any type of reimbursement. If you want to avoid having to sue a guest who causes serious damage to your property, get a short-term rental insurance policy.

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Airbnb may ask you to pay You'll never be charged without advance notice or a chance to appeal before and after you've been charged. You'll have 60 days to appeal after you've been charged. Dealing with damage is never fun, but this process is designed to be as fair as possible.

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Your place is not that clean as expected
Complaints about cleanliness are the most common ones out there. Your guests expect your rental property to be as clean as an upscale hotel room. And if you miss any spot, they won't think twice about commenting about it when they leave you an Airbnb review.

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