At Kenyan Furnished Rentals, we welcome respectful, reliable, and communicative guests. That’s why guest reviews are more than a courtesy—they’re a crucial filter for protecting our space, energy, and time.

Here are 15 honest reasons why hosts often decline guests with 1–2 negative reviews—or none at all:

1. Prior bad reviews often signal repeat behavior.
2. Increased risk of property damage.
3. Safety concerns for solo or female hosts.
4. Negative reviews frequently mention entitlement.
5. Poor communication in the past = headaches in the future.
6. Greater risk of unauthorized guests or parties.
7. Reviews showing uncleanliness raise red flags.
8. Prior behavior shows disregard for house rules.
9. Risk of refund demands, disputes, or chargebacks.
10. Extra host time spent monitoring or messaging.
11. Platform trust is weaker for guests without history.
12. Booking requests take longer to vet.
13. Hosts don’t want to “train” new guests on platform basics.
14. Bad reviews often point to a pattern.
15. It’s easier to prevent problems than fix them.

Want to avoid declines? Start building your positive guest history now.

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👉 You may also want to read: Why Reviews Help Guests Too – 20+ Reasons to Build Your Profile and
“Why Reviews Matter: 50 Reasons Smart Hosts Prioritize Guests With History”