Declining a request

[Jeff2211]

Why does Airbnb charge the host $50 when we decline a reservation? Is there a setting for that?

[Emiel1]

@Jeff2211 

You are mistaken, the "fine" happens when you cancel a reservation.

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/990/host-penalties-for-canceling-reservations

[Huma0]

@Jeff2211 

Do you have instant booking turned on? If so, and a guest instant books, you can't decline, only cancel. Perhaps that is what is happening?