Airbnb long term cancellation by host?
I'm a college student looking for 6 week housing in NYC this coming winter and have found a private bedroom on Airbnb. While I understand the cancellation policy for guests, I am nervous that my host could cancel the agreement right before I go, leaving me without a place to stay when I start my job. Is there an Airbnb policy that I am missing, or is there a way to alleviate my concern?
Best Answer
A host can incur significant penalties if they cancel on you.
Because cancellations can have serious implications on a guest's trip, there are penalties that will be applied for host cancellations.
A cancellation fee. If you cancel any reservation within 7 days of check-in, you'll be charged a $100 fee. Additionally, if you cancel more than one reservation within a six-month period, you'll be charged $50 per cancellation.
We'll automatically deduct any applicable cancellation fees from your next payout.
Automated review. An automated review will be posted to your listing's profile indicating that you canceled one of your reservations. We encourage you to publicly respond to clarify why you needed to cancel.
Unavailable/Blocked calendar. Your calendar will stay blocked and you won't be able to accept another reservation for the same dates of the canceled reservation.
Loss of eligibility for Superhost status. You won't be eligible to earn Superhost status for one year after your most recent cancellation.
Most pertinently:
If the host cancels, they cannot book anyone else for that six week period, and if they cancel within 7 days before you check in, they pay a $100 penalty. Others will also be able to see that they canceled a reservation.
These penalties can only be waived under extenuating circumstances, many of which would also impact your trip.
In the rare instance where extenuating circumstances arise, a host may need to cancel a confirmed reservation. In such cases, we may elect to forgo the cancellation penalties outlined in our Terms of Service. Such cases will be contingent on proper documentation, where valid, and include:
- Death in the family
- Serious illness or serious illness in the family
- Natural disaster in the country
- Political unrest in the country
- Property damage
- Maintenance issues that affect the ability to host
As a result, a host is very unlikely to cancel, and if it happens, it will be for only the most pressing reasons.
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Quick Answer about "Airbnb long term cancellation by host?"
- Your first payment might be nonrefundable, depending on the listing and when the reservation is made.
- If you cancel after the trip has started, the following 30 nights of the reservation are nonrefundable.
- Your Host can choose to offer an additional refund.
What happens if a host cancels Airbnb reservation?
What to expect if your reservation is canceled. When a cancellation occurs, you'll get an email with full details, including your refund info. Refund times may differ depending on how you paid. If your cancellation happens within 30 days of check-in, we can also assist in rebooking a comparable or better listing.Can Airbnb hosts override cancellation policy?
Your cancellation policy may be overridden in certain situations. In these cases, the guest may be given a full refund in accordance with our Terms of Service. Such cases include the following: The place is inaccessible, unclean, unsafe, or there's an animal that wasn't declared.Airbnb Cancellation Policy and Alteration Requests - 2021
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