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Legal Issues with Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals: Zoning Battles, Liability Traps, and Emerging Class Actions

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Comprehensive overview of short-term rental legal issues including zoning regulations, premises liability, platform arbitration, and risk management strategies for attorneys.

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Course Overview

Navigating Short-Term Rental Legal Challenges

Participants will learn to identify and manage legal risks arising from STR zoning disputes, premises liability, platform arbitration, and neighborhood conflicts. These skills enable attorneys to effectively counsel hosts, defend claims, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Zoning Compliance

Analyze ordinances defining residential versus commercial use.

Liability Exposure

Identify premises hazards and allocate duty among parties.

Arbitration Strategy

Navigate platform arbitration clauses in litigation planning.

Risk Mitigation

Implement documentation and insurance best practices.

Course Overview

Navigating Short-Term Rental Legal Challenges

Participants will learn to identify and manage legal risks arising from STR zoning disputes, premises liability, platform arbitration, and neighborhood conflicts. These skills enable attorneys to effectively counsel hosts, defend claims, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Zoning Compliance

Analyze ordinances defining residential versus commercial use.

Liability Exposure

Identify premises hazards and allocate duty among parties.

Arbitration Strategy

Navigate platform arbitration clauses in litigation planning.

Risk Mitigation

Implement documentation and insurance best practices.

Why Attend

Why this 
program matters

Understanding short-term rental legal issues is essential for practitioners navigating the intersection of zoning, tort liability, regulatory compliance, and platform arbitration affecting millions of properties and stakeholders nationwide.
8M+
Active Airbnb listings worldwide across 220+ countries and regions, reflecting the massive scale of the short-term rental industry requiring legal guidance.
80%
Of Airbnb’s top 200 markets were regulated by local governments by end of 2023, demonstrating the widespread adoption of STR ordinances and compliance requirements.
328
State-level STR bills projected to be considered in 2025 based on annual increases since 2021, with approximately one in five enacted into law.
$11B
Airbnb annual revenue in 2024, representing the significant economic stakes involved in short-term rental litigation and regulatory disputes.

Agenda

Session 1

Evolving Legal Landscape of Short-Term Rental Regulations

Break

Break

Session 2

Airbnb Disputes and Premises Liability Litigation Strategies

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Evolving Legal Landscape of Short-Term Rental Regulations

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

This session examines the complex regulatory patchwork governing short-term rentals, including zoning restrictions, licensing requirements, and taxation across different jurisdictions. Attendees will explore tort and premises liability exposure, insurance coverage gaps, HOA conflicts, and platform liability issues while learning practical compliance strategies for property owners and counsel.

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Break

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

A brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before the next session. Use this time to review materials and prepare questions for the upcoming discussion on litigation strategies.

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Airbnb Disputes and Premises Liability Litigation Strategies

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

This session bridges regulatory compliance with real-world litigation, demonstrating how code violations can establish negligence per se and constructive notice under key precedents like Ortega v. Kmart. Attendees will learn pre-litigation discovery strategies, navigate the insurance coverage maze, and explore emerging trends where digital evidence and platform control increasingly determine liability outcomes.

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about STR regulatory frameworks, zoning challenges, tort and premises liability exposure, arbitration strategies, neighborhood disputes, and practical risk management advice.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain comprehensive knowledge of the rapidly evolving legal landscape surrounding short-term rentals including litigation trends and compliance strategies.

Regulatory Landscape
STR rules vary city by city with no uniform framework across jurisdictions.
Zoning Issues
Courts determine whether STRs constitute residential use or commercial transient use.
Premises Liability
Hosts owe duty of care to maintain property safely and warn of hazards.
Arbitration Clauses
Airbnb’s mandatory arbitration and class action waivers shape how claims are pursued.
Insurance Gaps
Homeowner policies typically exclude STR activity requiring specialized coverage.
Risk Management
Maintain inspection logs, safety checklists, and documentation of all guest communications.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn about STR regulatory frameworks, zoning challenges, tort and premises liability exposure, arbitration strategies, neighborhood disputes, and practical risk management advice.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain comprehensive knowledge of the rapidly evolving legal landscape surrounding short-term rentals including litigation trends and compliance strategies.

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Andre is the owner of Regard Law Group PLLC based in Lexington, Kentucky, representing clients in personal injury claims, business litigation, business transactions, consumer protection, equine law, estate planning, construction litigation, and dispute resolution throughout the country. He also acts as outside general counsel for companies in various industries including defense procurement, equine industry, restaurant operations, real estate development, and bourbon production.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of Georgetown University with an accounting degree and Georgetown University Law Center. He is a qualified CPA.

Recognition & Leadership

Obtained $123,750,000 judgment related to a coal industry investment. Major cases include COVID-19 University Tuition Refund cases for all Kentucky Public Universities representing over 100,000 students, litigation with champion thoroughbred race horses Curlin, I Want Revenge, Rachel Alexandra, and Arabian Bey Shah.

Professional Involvement

Past chair of the KBA Equine Section, past co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation subcommittee on Consumer Protection Class Actions, past President of the Central Kentucky Inn of Court, past board member of the Kentucky Health and Welfare Racing Fund, the Kentucky Equine Education Project, St. Paul's Catholic Church Council, and the Paris Rotary Club.

Experience

Served 5 years in the United States Navy as a joint Department of Defense and Department of Energy Contracting Officer with the Nuclear Navy. Currently co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, chairman of Cane River Pecan Company, President of Regard Realty, owner of Fox Hill Racing and Breeding, and co-proprietor of Browns Mill Farm and Inn.

Andre Regard

Regard Law Group PLLC

Andre is the owner of Regard Law Group PLLC based in Lexington, Kentucky, representing clients in personal injury claims, business litigation, business transactions, consumer protection, equine law, estate planning, construction litigation, and dispute resolution throughout the country. He also acts as outside general counsel for companies in various industries including defense procurement, equine industry, restaurant operations, real estate development, and bourbon production.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of Georgetown University with an accounting degree and Georgetown University Law Center. He is a qualified CPA.

Recognition & Leadership

Obtained $123,750,000 judgment related to a coal industry investment. Major cases include COVID-19 University Tuition Refund cases for all Kentucky Public Universities representing over 100,000 students, litigation with champion thoroughbred race horses Curlin, I Want Revenge, Rachel Alexandra, and Arabian Bey Shah.

Professional Involvement

Past chair of the KBA Equine Section, past co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation subcommittee on Consumer Protection Class Actions, past President of the Central Kentucky Inn of Court, past board member of the Kentucky Health and Welfare Racing Fund, the Kentucky Equine Education Project, St. Paul's Catholic Church Council, and the Paris Rotary Club.

Experience

Served 5 years in the United States Navy as a joint Department of Defense and Department of Energy Contracting Officer with the Nuclear Navy. Currently co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, chairman of Cane River Pecan Company, President of Regard Realty, owner of Fox Hill Racing and Breeding, and co-proprietor of Browns Mill Farm and Inn.

Tina Arshakyan

Arshakyan Law Firm

Attorney Tina Arshakyan is the founder and principal of Arshakyan Law Firm, P.C., based in Los Angeles, California, with a practice focusing on personal injury, premises liability, and complex tort litigation representing clients in cases involving unsafe property conditions, catastrophic injuries, and short-term rental disputes.

Experience

Years of litigation experience with emphasis on strategic case development, discovery precision, and practical problem-solving in navigating complex liability and coverage issues. Known for meticulous approach to uncovering layers of liability and insurance coverage across property owners, hosts, contractors, and platforms such as Airbnb.

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