Short-Term Rental Lease Agreements. What Every Host Needs in Their Guest Contract
A practical legal guide for STR hosts on why a separate rental agreement protects you beyond platform terms, the 10…
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Georgia’s New STR Human Trafficking Law Just Took Effect. Here’s What Hosts Are Still Missing.
Georgia SB 570 requires STR property managers to complete annual human trafficking awareness training starting July 1, 2026. Most Georgia…
Newport News Enforced Its STR Law. Here Is What Happened When the City Finally Followed Through.
Newport News VA enforced its 2022 short-term rental ordinance starting August 1, 2025. When enforcement activated, only about 20 STRs…
Short-Term Rental Passive Activity Losses: What the IRS Rules Mean for STR Investors in 2026
The IRS passive activity loss rules under IRC Section 469 limit when STR investors can deduct paper losses against ordinary…
What to Look for in a Short-Term Rental Purchase Contract: A First-Time Buyer Legal Guide
The standard residential purchase contract misses every clause that protects an STR buyer. Here is what your purchase agreement must…
STR Purchase Due Diligence. What Every Buyer Needs to Check Before Closing on a Short-Term Rental
Before you close on a short-term rental, verify zoning eligibility, HOA restrictions, permit transferability, and purchase agreement protections. A legal…
What STR Hosts Owe Guests Who Get Hurt. Liability Insurance Beyond AirCover in 2026
AirCover is not enough. If a guest is injured at your STR, the lawsuit comes against you personally. Here is…
Federal Courts Keep Blocking Aggressive STR Bans. Jamaica Beach Is the Latest. Here Is the Pattern That Matters for Investors.
Federal courts have blocked or limited STR ordinances in Jamaica Beach TX, Clark County NV, and Dearborn Heights MI in…
You Own STRs in Multiple States. Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Tax Obligations in 2026.
You closed on properties in Florida, Colorado, and Tennessee. Good for you. Now about those state tax returns you may…
Scammers Are Listing Fake STRs in World Cup Host Cities. Here Is What the Platforms Are Actually Doing About It.
The FBI flagged 10,000+ suspicious websites targeting World Cup travelers. The FTC has tracked 65 million in rental scam losses…
