11/03/2026
A misrepresentation clause isn't a technicality, it's a real reason insurers use to deny claims after the fact, and most hosts have no idea their policy contains one until they're filing a claim.
The "why" is simple: your policy is priced and underwritten based on how you said you'd use the property. Not disclosing short-term rental use means the insurer never actually agreed to cover this risk, so when a claim comes in, they have grounds to say the contract itself wasn't accurate, and deny it entirely.
So...how do you avoid telling your insurer about your Airbnb?! You don't.
This isn't just a conversation you need to have, it's one where you need to ask the right questions to confirm your coverage actually fits the business use of the property now. If you just aren’t sure where to start give us a call and we can help guide you!