# I need HBook to block 1 night after each stay, why does it block as well 1 night before?

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 Problem

On the day of the check-out, I can not have another guest arriving the same day. I have set up a “Preparation time” of 1 night, but HBook blocks 1 night before and 1 night after each reservation. I need only 1 night after, no?

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 Solution

If you wish to have 1 night between 2 stays, it is actually correct to set the “Preparation time” at 1 night. HBook will block the night before and the night after the reservation. Here is an example to best understand why it is the correct set-up.

**Reservation A :** Check-in 12th Feb -  Check-out 15th Feb  
Preparation day - nobody on the night of the 15th Feb or on the night of the 12th

**Reservation B:** Check-in 22nd Feb - Check-out 25th Feb  
Preparation day - nobody on the night of the 25th Feb and nobody on the night of the 21st

You can have a **Reservation C**  
Check-in 16th Feb - Check-out 21st Feb