Florida Law Firm Addresses Vacation Rental Injury Claims

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Mausner Group Launches Resource Center for Vacation Rental Injuries

Miami, United States – March 7, 2026 / Mausner Group Injury Lawyers /

MIAMI, FL – Mausner Group Injury Lawyers has unveiled a specialized practice area along with a comprehensive legal resource center aimed at representing individuals injured at Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term vacation rental properties across Florida.

This initiative is a response to the increasing number of vacation rental injuries, a trend fueled by Florida’s rapidly expanding short-term rental market. In 2023, the state generated nearly $390 million in Airbnb taxes, marking a 25% increase over just two years. With over 140 million tourists flocking to Florida each year and an increasing number opting for vacation rentals instead of traditional hotels, injuries occurring at these properties have become a more frequent and neglected aspect of personal injury law.

In contrast to hotels that benefit from professional maintenance teams and standardized safety measures, many vacation rentals are overseen by individual property owners who may postpone necessary repairs, disregard safety regulations, or fail to inform guests of known dangers. This disparity between hotel-level safety standards and the realities of numerous short-term rental properties poses significant risks for travelers.

The newly established practice area encompasses a broad spectrum of vacation rental injury cases, including slip and fall incidents on wet pool decks, stairs, and walkways; drowning and near-drowning events in pools and hot tubs; carbon monoxide poisoning due to malfunctioning appliances; electrical injuries stemming from faulty wiring; fire-related injuries caused by ineffective smoke detectors and electrical systems; structural failures involving balconies and railings; and injuries resulting from insufficient property security.

A prevalent myth among injured guests is that accepting Airbnb or VRBO’s terms of service during the booking process waives their right to seek legal recourse. The firm clarifies that these terms primarily serve to protect the platform itself, rather than the individual host. Under Florida’s premises liability law, property owners are obligated to uphold safe conditions for paying guests, irrespective of any agreements made through the platform.

Under Florida law, paying vacation rental guests are regarded as business invitees, a classification that entitles them to the highest level of legal protection. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their premises in a reasonably safe condition, alerting guests to known dangers, and conducting reasonable inspections to identify potentially hazardous conditions. Furthermore, Florida law does not allow property owners to absolve themselves of liability for gross negligence.

The firm emphasizes that the legal landscape for personal injury claims in Florida has undergone significant changes in recent years. In March 2023, HB 837 shortened the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits from four years to two years. This reduced timeframe underscores the importance of seeking early legal advice for injured guests, especially those residing out of state who need to navigate a Florida claim from afar.

Mausner Group Injury Lawyers takes on vacation rental injury cases throughout Florida on a contingency fee basis, which means clients incur no legal fees unless the firm successfully secures compensation on their behalf. The firm’s resource center features comprehensive guides covering Airbnb’s terms and conditions, host negligence and liability, AirCover insurance limitations, VRBO-specific claims, and the most prevalent hazards encountered at Florida vacation rentals.

About Mausner Group Injury Lawyers

Mausner Group Injury Lawyers is a personal injury law firm based in Miami, led by attorney Eric Mausner, a former prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. The firm advocates for injured clients across Florida in cases related to premises liability, car accidents, rideshare incidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and various other aspects of personal injury law. Operating on a contingency fee basis, the firm also provides free case evaluations to potential clients.

For additional information or to arrange a Free Case Review, call 305-344-4878 or visit https://mginjuryfirm.com/miami/florida-airbnb-vrbo-injury-lawyer/.