diff --git a/core/api/src/main/java/org/onosproject/net/Host.java b/core/api/src/main/java/org/onosproject/net/Host.java
index 1c2e50a..d4a922e 100644
--- a/core/api/src/main/java/org/onosproject/net/Host.java
+++ b/core/api/src/main/java/org/onosproject/net/Host.java
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@
 
     /**
      * Returns true if configured by NetworkConfiguration.
+     *
      * @return configured/learnt dynamically
      */
     default boolean configured() {
@@ -98,4 +99,12 @@
     }
     // TODO: explore capturing list of recent locations to aid in mobility
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the state of host whether it is in suspended state(offending host due to frequent movement.).
+     *
+     * @return state true if suspended else false.
+     */
+    boolean suspended();
+
+
 }