One Lawsuit, Denied Claim, or City Ordinance Could Wipe Out Years of Airbnb Profits
In this free 45-minute live training, learn the 10 legal mistakes that put hosts most at risk, and the simple fixes to protect your property, before they cost you everything.
Hosted by Katie Johnson, STR Law · Attorney, short-term rental investor, and former compliance & enforcement professional
Most Airbnb hosts think they’re protected… until they aren’t
Most hosts don’t discover they’re exposed until one of three things happens: a guest gets hurt, insurance refuses to pay, or the city sends a violation notice. And 2026 is only raising the stakes, with regulations tightening, cities rewriting ordinances, and insurers demanding more from hosts than ever. By the time the gap shows up, it’s expensive to fix.
A guest gets injured
Safety failures are the #1 source of short-term rental lawsuits. One injury can mean massive liability, and if your entity is set up wrong, it reaches your personal assets.
Your insurance claim is denied
A standard homeowner policy isn’t built for short-term rentals. Owners find out at claim time, when it’s too late.
Your LLC doesn’t actually shield you
Hosting in your personal name or a bad LLC setup lets a court reach straight past your entity to you.
The rules change overnight
Cities are rewriting short-term rental ordinances and permit caps fast. The wrong lease terms, or none at all, leave you exposed.
Built for hosts at every stage
If you rent out a property short-term, this training is for you.
The 10 biggest, most expensive mistakes Airbnb hosts make
In 45 focused minutes, we’ll walk through all ten in plain English, not legalese, so you know exactly where you’re exposed and how to fix it.
Not having the right entity (or any entity)
Why hosting in your personal name or a bad LLC setup puts everything at risk.
Bad or missing rental agreements
Why relying on the platform’s terms alone leaves you open to chargebacks, damage, and lawsuits.
Mishandling service animals & ADA
The two questions you’re allowed to ask, and the ones that trigger discrimination claims.
Ignoring local zoning & licensing
How assuming “short-term rentals are allowed” leads to fines, lost permits, and forced closure.
Safety failures: the #1 source of lawsuits
CO detectors, egress, decks and railings, and the records that protect you.
No insurance, or the wrong insurance
Why you need a true short-term rental policy plus umbrella coverage, not a homeowner policy.
No agreements with co-hosts, cleaners, or vendors
How verbal deals shift liability onto you and blow up into payment disputes.
Relying on AI alone for your contracts
AI is a great start, not a finish line. It’s fast, and also confidently wrong.
Direct booking sites that aren’t compliant
Privacy policy, terms, ADA, and the FTC’s new “junk fees” full-price rule.
Partnerships without a written agreement
Why a handshake deal lets state law split your profits, and leaves no exit plan.
Plus: protecting your brand with a trademark
How to protect your short-term rental business name, logo, and direct-booking brand with a trademark before someone else does.
And for every mistake, you’ll leave with:
Katie Johnson
STR Attorney
I have 15 years of hands-on experience in compliance, investigations, and enforcement. I also work directly with short-term rental hosts every day as an investor and attorney, which means I regularly see the real problems they face, including the mistakes that protect them and the ones that lead to financial trouble.
As an STR attorney deeply involved in these cases every day, I help operators navigate these risks before they become expensive problems. Knowing how to stay ahead legally isn’t optional. It’s what keeps your investment safe.
What short-term rental owners say about working with Katie
“Hands down the best real estate attorney. Katie helped us with contracts for co-hosting, rental agreements, and is full of knowledge. 10/10 recommend.”
“Working with Katie has been such a life saver. She is incredibly thorough and has been able to help us navigate all of the sticky real estate situations we come across. I had quite the regulation and partnership mess when I first connected with Katie and have been continually impressed with the way she approaches every situation we present her with. She’s more than paid for herself with the outcomes she’s achieved for us, inclusive of a few occasions where it was in our best interest to hire a local attorney vs her. She’s honest, quick, and looking out for your best interest. I cannot recommend her enough!”
“We purchased some template contracts for our glamping business from Katie and received a 30-minute call with Katie. Katie is very friendly, knowledgeable and made the most of our time to ensure we received the information we needed and answered all our questions with honesty. We will definitely use her again in the future if needed!”
Trusted by short-term rental investors and operators including Tony Stancato, Jordan Painter, and many more.
Reserve your free spot
Wednesday, October 26 · 12:00 PM ET · 45 minutes live, including open Q&A. It’s live only with no replay, so reserve your spot and add it to your calendar.
Good to know
Is this really free?
Yes, the training is completely free. It’s the walkthrough I wish every host got on day one.
Will there be a replay?
No, this is a live-only training and won’t be recorded. To get the full value and ask your questions in the live Q&A, plan to attend in real time. Reserve your spot and block off the time now.
I already have an LLC. Do I still need this?
Almost certainly, yes. An LLC on paper is not the same as an LLC that actually protects you. Missing operating agreements, the wrong setup, and mixing personal and business activity can let a court reach right past it. This training shows you how to tell whether yours would hold up, and what else you need alongside it.
Is this legal advice?
It’s legal education, not legal advice, and attending doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. You’ll leave knowing what to check and where the common traps are.
I’m just getting started with one rental. Is this for me?
Absolutely. The earlier you set things up correctly, the cheaper and easier it is. This is built for hosts at any stage.