I need really help with a situation long-terme guest

[Christian4328]

I have a guest for 6 months . Chek in 5 nov 2024 and cheknout 30 april 2025

 Today i find out hé has requested to change hes dates of chek out for the 15 feb . The system accepter those changes automaticly. So i will be losing the rest of the months. I left the house 6 months and had to make Arrangements and find à place to be for those termes.  We had à agrément.  What can i do to get my remaining payments.

[Joelle43]

Hello @Christian4328 

I'm afraid I'm not a bearer of good news so please don't get mad!  But anyone booking a long term rental on Airbnb has to pay up for the first 30 days and can then shorten their stay (no permission needed by the host) if they give the host 30 days notice.  See link below of how easily guests can shorten their stays:

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/475

So there is never a guarantee that the guest will stay as long as planned I'm afraid and no compensation will be coming your way as Airbnb will tell you that you agreed to their terms when you accepted this reservation. Your calendar will be freed up obviously so I really hope you receive bookings to compensate in some way.  

Here is an excellent guide on long term hosting on Airbnb and some of the pitfalls to avoid:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Community-Guides/Monthly-Stays-on-Airbnb-Guide-Revised/td-p/2031...

All the best
Joëlle

[Elisa]

Hi @Christian4328  😊,
Thank you for asking this question here!

Could you please let us know if our host has clarified the situation for you?

Warm regards 🌻,