Host Horror Stories

True Airbnb risks and expert insights to help you avoid the same fate. Learn how to avoid guest-caused damage and liability as a short-term rental host with these real, short-term rental host horror scenarios.

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a sink with water running out of it, causing a flooded kitchen

May 15th, 2025

A $130k Mistake: A Real Short-Term Rental Insurance Claim

A woman on the phone looks towards a water damaged ceiling.

October 30th, 2023

Airbnb Superhost Left Homeless with Guest-Damaged Townhome and Massive Debt

Two chairs on a dock next to a canoe

November 15th, 2021

Man Drowns at Vacation Rental Due to Owner Negligence. Family Calls for Waterfront Safety Regulations.

A bar in the basement of a house.

August 5th, 2019

An Airbnb Nightmare Come True: What if this was your property?

A fireman walks out of a house scorched by flames

June 10th, 2019

Airbnb Dispute Over 1.8 Million Dollar Home in Flames

Screenshot of a rental agreement liability waiver.

May 28th, 2019

$11.6 Million Verdict Against Short-Term Rental Owner

Colorful downtown buildings in Cincinnati

June 18th, 2018

More Than $3,000 in Damages to Cincinnati Airbnb Home

Sparklers at a new years eve party

April 9th, 2018

Airbnb Host Left with Property Damage After Party

A home destroyed by a fire.

December 11th, 2017

Airbnb Host Guarantee Fails to Reimburse Property Owner

October 16th, 2017

Couple Sues Airbnb After House Fire Claim Gets Denied

A large tree uprooted in a backyard

October 2nd, 2017

Homeowner’s Insurance Company Denies Claim Based on Airbnb Rentals

A man removes a television from the wall with tools

June 14th, 2017

New Airbnb Scam Could Lead to Home Robbery