Airbnb Ends Strict Cancellation & Changes Payout Rules: What Property Managers Need to Know

Airbnb is making major changes to how vacation rental property managers get paid and how cancellations work.Starting October 1, 2025, new listings won’t be allowed to use the Strict cancellation policy, and even existing listings could be automatically switched to a more flexible option, unless you act fast.In this video, Thibault Masson breaks down what vacation rental property managers need to know about:✅ The end of the Strict policy for new listings✅ A brand-new “Limited” cancellation policy✅ A universal 24-hour grace period for cancellations✅ New rules around “Pay Part Now, Pay Later” bookings✅ When (and why) Airbnb might hold your payouts longer💡 These updates could impact your cash flow and booking security, especially if you’re relying on stricter cancellation terms and timely payouts.🎯 Want to keep using the Strict policy? Be sure to update your settings in your Airbnb dashboard before October 1 to opt out of the automatic change.Let us know in the comments — are these changes good for your business or making things harder?Read detailed articles explaining the new updates: 1. https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-payment-terms-2025-whats-actually-changing-for-hosts/2. https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-ending-strict-cancellation-policy-hosts-must-act-now-to-retain-it-plus-important-24-hour-cancellation-change-explained/📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs—our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=podcast#airbnb #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #cancellation #paymentterms #airbnbhosting #airbnbnews #videos #thibaultmasson #trending #rsubypricelabs #hosts #pricelabs