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Overview
Your Short-Term Rental Legal Field Guide
Airbnbs and Vrbos rentals are creating numerous legal questions across the U.S. On one hand, they are generating local economic benefit, but on the other hand, their presence generates challenges for local municipalities. To compound things, they invite numerous legal liabilities, tax issues, and a maze of land use/zoning rules and regulations for the property owner. This concise yet comprehensive overview will provide legal clarity on so many of the issues you and your clients are scratching your heads about. Confidently navigate short-term rental issues - register today!
- Take a close look at city zoning/land use restrictions and other limitations.
- Identify issues surrounding owners of condos, co-ops, and planned developments.
- Steer clear of liability concerns for short-term rental owners.
- Review the fundamentals of what to include (and not include) in an agreement.
- Explore the tax basics of short-term rentals and get tax planning tips for hosts.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Land Use Challenges
- Liability and Insurance Essentials
- Agreement Basics and Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Easements, Condos, Co-Ops, and PUDs: Use Restrictions and Other Issues
- Tax Considerations
- Legal Ethics
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total | |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-18-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-18-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-19-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 02-20-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Land Use Challenges
- Commercial vs. Residential
- Hosted, Unhosted, and Dedicated Rentals
- Short-Term Rental Ordinances: What Works and What Doesn't
- Enforcement
- Lessons From the Front Lines
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Liability and Insurance Essentials
- Premises Liability
- Theft and Property Damage
- Criminal Acts
- Electronic Surveillance and Privacy Violations
- Nuisance Violations
- The Host Guarantee/Host Protection Insurance
- Business vs. Homeowner's Insurance Policy
- Landlord or Rental Dwelling Policy and Renters Insurance
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Agreement Basics and Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Airbnb, Vrbo, and Short-Term Lease Agreements: What You Must Know
- Critical Considerations Outside of the Contract
- Applying the FHA and ADA to Short-Term Rentals
- Squatters and Evictions
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Easements, Condos, Co-Ops, and PUDs: Use Restrictions and Other Issues
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Tax Considerations
- Sales and/or Lodging Taxes
- Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rental Tax Issues
- Renting the Property vs. a Room
- When Will Rental Activity be Treated as a Business for Tax Purposes?
- Second Home Tax Considerations
- Deductions and Write-Offs
- IRS Form 1099
-
Legal Ethics
- Disclosure Requirements
- Confidentiality
- Conflicts of Interest
- Dealing With Unrepresented Parties
- Multiple Party Representation
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Local government officials, real estate professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Clayton H. Preece
is an attorney with Smith Hartvigsen PLLC, where he represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of litigation matters, including business and construction disputes, products liability, natural resources, oil and gas, and covenants not to compete. Mr. Preece also has experience in settlement negotiations and mediation. He earned his B.A. degree from Utah Valley University and his J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School. Mr. Preece is a member of the American Bar Association and Utah State Bar.
Speaker bio
Richard Swor
is an attorney with Husch Blackwell LLP. He is experienced with a variety of business disputes, and has a particular focus on property litigation, whether real or intellectual. Mr. Swor has represented clients in brand enforcement and trademark disputes, including at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in both inter partes and ex parte proceedings, and other intellectual property litigation. He is equally experienced with commercial real property litigation, particularly commercial landlord/tenant disputes. Mr. Swor earned his B.S. degree from Belmont University and his J.D. degree from Belmont University College of Law. He is a mentor for Belmont University College of Law American Inns of Court, and a member of the American Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division Board and the Tennessee Bar Association-LGBT Law Executive Council. Mr. Swor is admitted to practice in Tennessee, United States District Court for the Middle, Eastern and Western districts of Tennessee and United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Eleventh circuits.
Speaker bio
Marcus B. Hodge
, CPA/ABV/CFF, MBA, CFE is the owner of ASC Forensic, LLC, with offices in Asheville, North Carolina and Spartanburg, South Carolina. He founded ASC Forensic, LLC in 2009 to provide forensic accounting, business valuation and business intelligence services throughout the United States. Mr. Hodge is a certified public accountant licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina, accredited in business valuation by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, certified in financial forensics by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a certified fraud examiner. He earned his B.A. degree from Clemson University and his M.B.A. degree in accounting from Coastal Carolina University. Mr. Hodge is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Speaker bio
Chad M. Gallacher
is a shareholder at Maxwell & Morgan, P.C., and oversees the firm's appellate practice and client education services. He has successfully defended community associations as insurance defense counsel and has handled numerous assessment recovery and enforcement matters on behalf of his clients. Mr. Gallacher has also appeared before the Arizona State Board of Equalization regarding tax matters his clients have faced, and before the Department of Real Estate and Registrar of Contractors. He has successfully defended an appeal in the case of Laveen Meadows v. Mejia, which resulted in a published decision from the Arizona Court of Appeals in May of 2020. Mr. Gallacher has helped clients navigate the difficult circumstances involving embezzlement of community association funds by an employee and assisted to recover the stolen funds. He has extensive experience serving as general counsel for community associations and has assisted his clients to ensure compliance with complex governing documents and has guided his clients through the process of amending their governing documents. Mr. Gallacher served on the Education Committee for AACM (Arizona Association of Community Managers) for 10 years and teaches classes to community managers and board members. He earned his B.A. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Creighton University.
Speaker bio
Gregory M. Taube
is a partner with the law firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP in Atlanta. He practices in the areas of business litigation, bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Mr. Taube advocates for creditors and landlords in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy courts in Georgia and Alabama. He also regularly represents litigants in consumer finance litigation, contract and real estate disputes, franchise and distribution disputes, business torts, and other business litigation. Mr. Taube actively participates as a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute's Ethics and Professional Compensation Committee. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of South Alabama and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Speaker bio
Jillian D. Martins
is a partner based in Cole Huber's Southern California office, where she currently serves as the assistant city attorney for the city of Indio. She advises on all aspects of municipal law issues involving zoning and land use, open government, and ethics (Brown Act, Public Records Act), contract formation and negotiation, drafting and amending ordinances, resolutions, parliamentary procedure, code interpretation, and employment policies. As a cooperative and innovative attorney, Ms. Martins excels in working with city staff and elected officials, crafting creative solutions to complex issues. She has offered expert advice to several cities on topics as diverse as local cannabis regulations, housing and commercial development, water use, conservation, and homelessness. Ms. Martins' assistance extends to a wide array of municipal legal issues that demand expertise in fields such as land use, real estate, contracts, construction, public utilities, information technology, CEQA, Proposition 218, and code drafting and enforcement. She earned her B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach and her J.D. degree from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). Ms. Martins is admitted to practice in California.
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