Short-term rentals may be one of the most overlooked areas of hospitality when it comes to safety.

In this episode, Mark Lumpkin sits down with Justin Ford of Breezeway to break down the real risks STR owners and operators need to understand—and the simple steps that can prevent injuries, lawsuits, and major property damage.

Justin shares lessons from years of managing vacation rentals and working specifically in short-term rental safety, including:

• Why pools are one of the biggest risks in STRs
• The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every property should have
• Why slips, trips, and falls generate so many claims
• The biggest safety mistakes owners make in kitchens
• Where fire extinguishers should actually be installed
• The growing risk of lithium battery fires
• Why decks, egress, railings, and renovations need to meet modern safety standards
• How proper documentation can protect owners when something goes wrong

The biggest takeaway: safety isn't something you address after an accident. It needs to be built into the way you design, operate, and maintain your property from day one.

If you own or operate short-term rentals, this is an episode worth saving—and revisiting.

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