Mausner Group Introduces Legal Support for Vacation Rental Injuries
Miami, United States - March 7, 2026 / Mausner Group Injury Lawyers /
MIAMI, FL - Mausner Group Injury Lawyers has introduced a specialized practice area along with a comprehensive legal resource center aimed at assisting guests injured at Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term vacation rentals across Florida.
This initiative addresses the rising incidence of vacation rental injuries, a trend fueled by Florida's flourishing short-term rental market. In 2023, the state generated nearly $390 million in Airbnb taxes, reflecting a remarkable 25% increase over just two years. With over 140 million tourists flocking to Florida each year, a growing number are opting for vacation rentals instead of traditional hotels, making injuries at these properties an increasingly prevalent and neglected aspect of personal injury law.
In contrast to hotels that typically have professional maintenance teams and standardized safety measures, many vacation rentals are overseen by individual property owners who may postpone necessary repairs, overlook safety regulations, or fail to inform guests about known dangers. This disparity between hotel-level safety standards and the reality of numerous short-term rental properties poses significant risks for travelers.
The newly established practice area encompasses a diverse array of vacation rental injury cases, including slip and fall accidents on wet pool decks, stairs, and walkways; drowning and near-drowning incidents in pools and hot tubs; carbon monoxide poisoning due to faulty appliances; electrical injuries stemming from defective wiring; fire-related injuries caused by malfunctioning smoke detectors and electrical systems; structural failures involving balconies and railings; and injuries resulting from insufficient property security.
A prevalent misunderstanding among injured guests is the belief that accepting Airbnb or VRBO's terms of service when booking waives their right to pursue legal action. The firm clarifies that these terms mainly serve to protect the platform rather than the individual host. Under Florida premises liability law, property owners have an obligation to maintain safe conditions for paying guests, irrespective of any platform agreement.
According to Florida law, paying vacation rental guests are classified as business invitees, a designation that grants them the highest level of legal protection. Property owners are required to ensure their premises are kept in a reasonably safe condition, to alert guests of known hazards, and to conduct reasonable inspections to identify dangerous conditions. Furthermore, Florida law prevents property owners from waiving liability for gross negligence.
The firm emphasizes that the legal environment 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 abbreviated timeline makes it essential for injured guests to seek legal advice promptly, particularly those residing out of state who need to manage a Florida claim remotely.
Mausner Group Injury Lawyers represents clients with vacation rental injury cases throughout Florida on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients incur no legal fees unless the firm successfully secures compensation on their behalf. The firm's resource center features detailed guides covering Airbnb's terms and conditions, host negligence and liability, limitations of AirCover insurance, VRBO-specific claims, and the most frequent 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 various cases, including premises liability, car accidents, rideshare incidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters. Operating on a contingency fee basis, the firm also provides free case evaluations for 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/.
Contact Information:
Mausner Group Injury Lawyers
25 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 808
Miami, FL 33131
United States
Eric Mausner
(305) 344-4878
https://mginjuryfirm.com
