Asking for incidental deposit from guests

[Ella6790]

Hi! New Host here 🙂  For those requiring incidental deposit ( which will be refundable when they checkout given that there are no damages incurred in the unit), what is a reasonable rate? 

Thank you so much!

Ella

[Mike-And-Jane0 · Accepted solution]

@Ella6790 Most hosts are not allowed to charge a deposit. I suggest you check the rues to see if you can do this

[Rebecca]

Hi there @Ella6790 👋

As @Mike-And-Jane0 have said, Hosts aren’t allowed to charge guests a security deposit through our Resolution Centre or outside the Airbnb platform. Instead, we inform guests at the time of booking that their payment method may be charged if they cause damage during a stay.

Here's some more information on security deposits. 

I hope this helps, 

Rebecca 🌟