Guest request for addit. nights,host not comfortable, guest states they have to find another place

[Linda484]

Guest request additional nights (have already reached there limit of what is on my listing) now stating they have to find another place nowhere to go.

[Ali40]

I'm not sure what your question is. If your current guests requested to stay longer, but you're not willing to host them longer, because they make you uncomfortable for some reason, then deny the request to extend their stay. Have them book another listing or go to a hotel. You're located in Los Angeles, there's a bunch of options for Airbnb or hotels in L.A. 

[Paul154]

Unfortunately, you have discovered the downside of having low rent. You are the best deal in town, so your guests don't want to leave! They will lie and manipulate to stay - I would.

This puts you in the uncomfortable position of telling them that they must leave.

It's not your fault that other places aren't as nice or as cheap as your place - nor should it be your concern.

Block out their last day.

Make up an exuse. "I'm so sorry, My Mother is coming from the hospital" "my son needs a place to stay" ...

Do not extend their stay and if they don't leave, ask airbnb for help.

Consider removing your 20% weekly discount

[Linda108]

Hello @Linda484, Do you have a  maximum length of stay?   I do as I do not want guests to stay over 29 days.  Or, are the city limits to the number of days you can host?  Other than that, it is your choice to host or not host a guest and as stated before, there are many other places on Air BNB in Ladera Heights.

What makes you uncomfortable about this guest?  You only have 2 reviews but both are very positive.

[Isabel203]

Tough situation... I was looking at your listing and couldn't see a maximum stay listed... did I miss it? I did see a reference to "long term" bookings, though, and I wonder if this will make it a little more awkward to set a limit in this instance. I wonder if the guest made their request through the AIrBnB platform or approached you directly? If they haven't made a request formally through the system, it never happened - I would block the requested dates asap and then make an excuse to the guest . If it is an official request, I think there is an option to decline and state that you were uncomfortable with the guest - but then it will be important to explain WHY.