South Florida Airbnb Sexual Assault Attorneys

Sexual assault at an Airbnb can take many forms, from unwanted physical contact by a host or guest to more invasive crimes like rape or sexual battery. Attacks may be carried out by a host, co-host, maintenance worker, or even another guest who gained unauthorized access to the property. In some cases, hosts may fail to secure the property or disclose safety concerns, putting guests at an increased risk of harm.

Common forms of Airbnb sexual assault include:

• Assault or rape by a host or property manager.
• Assaults by other guests on shared rental properties.
• Invasion of privacy, such as using hidden cameras to record private acts.
• Failure to respond appropriately to reports of unsafe or threatening behavior.
• Attacks due to negligent security, such as broken locks and unsecured doors or windows.

If you experienced an act of sexual or physical violence while staying at an Airbnb, you may have grounds to seek justice through a civil lawsuit. Our attorneys can help you file a claim and navigate the legal process with care.

Proving liability is a tricky yet essential step to seeking justice and compensation after Airbnb sexual assault. These lawsuits may involve multiple liable parties, such as:

• Hosts. Hosts must provide a reasonably safe environment. If they fail to vet guests or maintain basic security measures, they may be liable.
• Property managers. In some cases, property management companies involved in running the rental property may share responsibility.
• Airbnb. The company itself may be liable if it failed to warn users about past criminal incidents, inadequately screened hosts, or allowed negligent practices to continue.

While Airbnb has a history of distancing itself from liability, having a skilled attorney on your side can significantly affect the outcome of your case. Our firm works closely with investigators to identify negligent parties and pursue every avenue for legal accountability on your behalf.

To recover compensation in an Airbnb sexual assault claim, you must prove liability by establishing the following elements:

Duty of Care

You must show that the liable party or parties had a legal responsibility to help keep you safe. For example, Airbnb has a duty to screen hosts, respond to complaints, and warn guests of known dangers.

Breach of Duty

You must show that the host, Airbnb, or other negligent party failed to act responsibly. For example, if Airbnb ignored previous complaints about a host or failed to enforce its own safety policies, this may constitute a breach of duty.

Causation

You must establish a direct link between the liable party’s breach and the resulting harm you suffered. For instance, if Airbnb allowed a host to stay active despite past misconduct and that host assaulted you, this may constitute causation.

Damages

Finally, you must show that the assault caused you actual physical, emotional, or financial harm, such as therapy costs, lost income, or long-term emotional distress.

While no amount of compensation can reverse the life-altering trauma of sexual assault, filing a civil lawsuit can offer victims justice, closure, and financial compensation for direct and indirect impacts on their lives.

In addition to economic losses, you may also be entitled to non-economic damages for emotional distress (such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or psychological trauma). Our attorneys can calculate the full scope of damages and demonstrate how the traumatic event has affected your daily life and well-being to maximize the recoverable compensation available to you.

If you were assaulted in an Airbnb, The South Florida Injury Law Firm can help you take the first step toward justice. Call (754) 254-5078 to schedule a free consultation.