Airbnb w/o County Licenses

[David Johnson]

Hey Yall,

In the process of launching an Airbnb at the new property I just purchased. The property is located in Fort Lauderdale (Broward county) and is a detached 1/1 on the same plot of land that my primary residence is on. 

I've well aware of the local licenses required for STRs but my neighbor (also operates an Airbnb) informed me that those licenses can sometimes take up to 6 months or more to get approved. What are some of the liabilities and implications that I might face if I operate my Airbnb (in accordance with the Airbnb rules) without obtaining such licenses for Fort Lauderdale/Broward county? The property is already insured and is good to go on Airbnb terms.

Any advice for an umbrella policy, or does Airbnb cover that in a worse case scenario? Should I wait until the county STR license get approved then open the Airbnb for business? If I open it up now, what are some of the implications I might face?

Thanks!

DJ
 

[David Collier Jr]

City of Fort Lauderdale looks like signing an affidavit stating you have removed the listing then $500 per day that you continue to operate unlicensed. I am about to launch 3 units in Pompano. Different with each city. 

https://www.fortlauderdale.gov...