Can long term airbnb extend their stay without paying and acceptance?

[Linh222]

Hi, If a long term BNB wants to extend his stay but I dont approve for that, and he still tries to stay there more days than his reservation. And he would not pay for that. What should I do? Would calling the police help? Or should I contact BNB first? Or I would treat them like long term tenant?

Another question, would the provincial long term tenant policy be applied to BNB long term guest? If they dont pay their reservation, can I terminate their stay and ask them to leave the property before their stay end?

[Joan2709]

Hi @Linh222 

There are many different "pitfalls" that Hosts need to be aware of before considering monthly stays. In some cases, a guest can alter their reservation for a long term stay and it could happen automatically. In some situations, the guest can request to extend their reservation, but you as Host can simply decline to accept the alteration. In other cases, the guest request to extend the stay can happen automatically without your approval. I would take a look at this Airbnb Help Article:

Cancellations for Monthly Stays

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1361

"Host Approvals

If you’re a Host and your guest wants to change their reservation, you’ll need to approve it if:

• It’s before the trip, but less than a month before the end date
• The trip has started, but it’s less than a month before the end date
• The guest is changing the start date, or extending the reservation

The change may happen automatically if:

• It's before the trip and the reservation is still 28 nights or longer
• The trip has started, but it’s a month or more until the end date
• The alteration is initiated by guest
• The start date is not changed
• The alteration is made with a month notice
• The reservation is not to be extended"

I suggest contacting CS to determine what your options are in your situation.

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Linh222 If a long term guest has created a tenancy then they can, depending on the jurisdiction, stay until you get a court order to remove them. The worst cases can take many months or years to resolve hence why we would never use Airbnb for long term tenants.

[Joelle43]

Hello @Linh222 

Yes call Airbnb's customer service to explain the situation.  Why do you think the guest would not pay for extending their stay?  What is the long term tenant policy for your area?  30 days?

You can set a maximum time for stays on your listing so that guests can book for a time that gives them long term residency rights.  So change this now so that the guest won't be allowed automatically to prolong their stay

Good luck and keep us updated Linh

[Helen3]

A little confused by your question as you're a guest not a host @Linh222 

[Joan2709]

Hi @Linh222 

As @Helen3 pointed out your profile says you are a "guest." Can you post the link to your listing on Airbnb here so we can better assist you?

[Paula]

Hello @Linh222, welcome to our community 😊

Our amazing Hosts have come up with their advice. Would you like to share your listing's link in response to this comment so our Hosts can offer further help?

Keep us posted.