Renting out your home on Airbnb sounds simple. You list your place, set your price, and wait for guests. But for some homeowners, what seemed like an easy way to earn extra money turned into a legal nightmare. Cities and neighborhoods have rules about short-term rentals, and not everyone knows the details. Eight homeowners recently found themselves in court, facing lawsuits over Airbnb rentals they thought were legal. If you’re thinking about listing your home, or you already have, you need to know what happened to them—and how to avoid the same fate. Here’s what you can learn from their stories.
