STR Law

Katie brings land-use litigator Kyle Konwinski onto STR Law to unpack the blockbuster lawsuit that forced the City of Northville, Michigan, to reopen its two main downtown streets—just in time for local businesses to survive the summer. Spoiler: Kyle’s clients won. In this episode you’ll learn: How COVID-era “temporary” street closures morphed into a permanent May-through-November shutdown that gu...

In this powerful first episode of STR Law , real estate attorney and Airbnb investor Katie Johnson sits down with Sarah Glidewell from the Karwells to unpack the two-year legal odyssey that nearly shut down her Cadillac, Michigan short-term rental, colloquially known as "Orange Cadillac." From city lawsuits and zoning nightmares to grassroots campaigns and a bold pivot to podcasting, Sar...

🎙️ Episode 2: The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave — How to Handle Airbnb Evictions, Nightmare Guests, and Legal Loopholes What do you do when your Airbnb guest refuses to leave? In this episode of STR Law , I sit down with Tony Stancato, Michigan short-term rental host, investor, and property manager, to unpack a real eviction horror story that every host needs to hear. From a guest who falsely claimed a...

Katie is joined by STR Insights founder Kenny Bedwell to break down the real impact of short-term rental regulations. Learn how to spot STR-friendly markets, avoid risky “unregulated” zones, and why community sentiment matters. From zoning maps and resale strategies to pricing hacks and market research, this episode is packed with real talk for serious Airbnb investors. Subscribe now—smart hosts d...