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Airbnb limits house rules and requests for stays booked from November 20
Airbnb's new limits on house rules and requests apply to stays booked from November 20, 2026: hosts generally can't assign cleaner-type chores, fine guests or ask for most contracts.
Vrbo moves hosts to a flat 12% commission on October 29
Vrbo replaces its pay-per-booking and software rates with one 12% commission for bookings made from October 29, 2026. Most legacy subscription listings switch as their terms end.
Vrbo raises host cancellation fees to 25%, 50% or 100%
Vrbo raised every host cancellation fee before check-in, and the suspension that follows can now last up to 14 days, not seven. Above the $50 minimum, canceling on Vrbo costs more than on Airbnb.
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