FULL COVERAGE: Squatter uses extended Airbnb stay to claim tenants' rights

Summary

This investigative report chronicles a viral 'Airbnb nightmare' where a guest exploited a Washington D.C. legal loophole to claim full tenant rights after a 32-day stay. It highlights the severe financial and legal risks hosts face when short-term stays transition into mid-term rentals in jurisdictions with strong tenant protections, leading to months of unpaid occupancy and massive legal fees.