Wake Up Before It's Too Late: The STR Mistake That's Sending Hosts to Jail | Justin Ford

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Justin is the most trusted safety expert in the short term rental world. He served in the Coast Guard, spent 15 years as a firefighter, and once ran one of the largest vacation rental companies in the country before a safety incident nearly cost him everything. Now he helps operators protect their guests, their businesses, and themselves. In this episode he sits down with Mike Sjogren and Mike Reilly to walk through the dangers hiding in almost every rental, and the simple fixes that keep you out of court.

Inside this episode:

Why bunk beds send nearly 70,000 people to the ER every year, and the federal law most hosts don't know they're breaking

The lithium battery threat that's quietly burning down properties

Why pools, dryers, and grills are among the top causes of serious injuries and fires

The insurance trap that leaves hosts uncovered right when they need it most

The simple documentation habit that turns a lawsuit into a defensible accident

Justin's roughly $400 safety setup that protects an entire property