STR Law

STR Law
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🎙 STR LAW
Legal Tips for Short-Term Rental Hosts
Welcome to STR LAW, the podcast where short-term rental hosts get real legal guidance without the legalese. Hosted by real estate attorney and investor Katie Johnson, each episode breaks down the laws, risks, and must-know rules that affect your Airbnb, VRBO, or boutique vacation rental business. Episodes include STR zoning laws, rental regulations, guest disputes, liability protection, LLC formation, permits, compliance, hosting contracts, and real-world legal cases.
Subscribe now and get the legal clarity you need—without paying by the hour.
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The podcast covers essential legal topics for short-term rental hosts, including zoning laws, rental regulations, liability protection, and contracts, illustrated with real-world examples like guest dispute scenarios and compliance challenges, focusing on actionable insights for hosts to navigate legal landscapes effectively.

🎙 STR LAW
Legal Tips for Short-Term Rental Hosts
Welcome to STR LAW, the podcast where short-term rental hosts get real legal guidance without the legalese. Hosted by real estate attorney and investor Katie Johnson, each episode breaks down the laws, risks, and must-know rules that affect your Airbnb, VRBO, or boutique vacation rental business. Episodes include STR zoning laws, rental regulations, guest disputes, liability protection, LLC formation, permits, compliance, hosting contracts, and real-world legal cases.
Subscribe now and get the legal clarity you need—without paying by the hour.
In this eye-opening episode of STR Law, attorney and Airbnb investor Katie Johnson sits down with short-term rental safety expert Justin Ford of Breezeway to break down what may be the largest jury verdict ever involving a short-term rental — a staggering $11.6 million.
We dig deep into the case details:
The incident that led to a guest’s life-changing injury
The safety oversights and legal missteps that proved costly
How the absence of proper signage, LLC protection, and tailored rental agreements played a role
Why “duty of care” isn’t just a buzzword — it’s your legal lifeline
The most common STR claims (slip-and-falls, pool drownings, fire hazards) and how to prevent them
Whether you’re a seasoned STR owner, property manager, or new investor, this episode is packed with real-world lessons to protect your property, your guests, and your business.
🎧 Listen now to learn how to keep your rentals safe, compliant, and lawsuit-resistant.
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