Katie Johnson

STR Law

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🎙 STR LAWLegal Tips for Short-Term Rental HostsWelcome to STR LAW, the podcast where short-term rental hosts get real legal guidance without the legalese. Hosted by real estate attorney and investor Katie Johnson, each episode breaks down the laws, risks, and must-know rules that affect your Airbnb, VRBO, or boutique vacation rental business. Episodes include STR zoning laws, rental regulations, guest disputes, liability protection, LLC formation, permits, compliance, hosting contracts, and practical resources at strlaw.comSubscribe now and get the legal clarity you need.

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Katie Johnson

Episodes

Street Fight in Northville with Attorney Kyle Konwinski 10.07.2025 36:16

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...

From Shut Down to Showdown: How One Host Took on City Hall (and Won) 03.07.2025 39:55

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...

The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave: Inside a Real-Life Airbnb Eviction 26.06.2025 34:03

🎙️ 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...

The Hidden Value in Regulated STR Markets — with Kenny Bedwell 19.06.2025 35:15

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...