What to Do When Your Airbnb Guest Sues You
Summary
This article discusses a host's experience being sued by an Airbnb guest who fell on their property. It highlights the steps taken during the three-year legal process and provides advice on preventing similar incidents and protecting yourself through insurance and safety measures.
Key Insights
- •The case took three years to resolve.
- •The host was sued after a guest fell on the last step walking to the car at night.
Action Items
- ✓Install security cameras where legal to do so.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Limit personal liability by setting up an LLC.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Use devices like NoiseAware and FreshAir.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →NoiseAware: NoiseAware
- →FreshAir: FreshAir
- →Crawford & Company: Crawford & Company
- →Nest Cam: Nest Cam
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Not having appropriate insurance could result in significant financial liability.
- ⚠Not having a point of contact.
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