A guest breaks $7,000 worth of custom stained glass doors, apologizes profusely, then vanishes the moment they see the repair estimate. This pattern repeats across the industry daily, yet property owners keep expecting different results.
We break down why the “guests should pay for what they break” mindset fails, the hidden liability risk most hosts miss completely, and what separates amateur operations from professional property management.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Why pursuing guest accountability typically costs more than filing an insurance claim (legal fees, time investment, and reputation damage add up fast)
✅ The liability reversal nobody talks about: when property damage becomes a guest injury lawsuit against you
✅Why $7,000 custom doors don’t belong in a short-term rental (and how to evaluate which assets match your business model)
✅ The professional operator’s approach: treating damage as an operational cost covered by commercial insurance, not a personal offense
Related Links:
Company: https://www.tokeet.com/
Blogs: https://www.tokeet.com/blog/
Blog: Guest Accountability: The $7,000 Lesson Every Host Should Know 👉
https://blog.tokeet.com/guest-accountability-vacation-rental-insurance/
