SAFETY CONSULTANT - SPEAKER - EXPERT WITNESS - INDUSTRY VETERAN
Trusted expertise for short-term rental safety.
Helping operators, investors, industry leaders, and attorneys understand risk, standards of care, and what safer hospitality should look like.
100+
Lives Credited Saved
100,000+
STR Safety Inspections Overseen
200+
Podcast & Media Interviews
Global
Expert Witness & Industry Reach
A real-world safety perspective built from operations, inspections, and incident awareness.
WHY JUSTIN FORD?
Justin Ford is recognized as a leading expert in short-term rental safety, known for helping the industry move from vague promises to measurable, documented safety practices.
His work spans property operations, safety inspections, training, public speaking, media, and expert witness support tied to guest injury and incident prevention.
Trusted voice recognized globally for short-term rental safety leadership
Former US Coast Guard member and 15-year municipal firefighter
Director of Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway
In Media & Global Industry Awards
Justin Ford has been featured on over 200 podcasts and webinars, making him not only the most interviewed expert in the short-term rental industry—and arguably the broader travel industry—but also one of the most interviewed voices globally. He has played a leading role in shaping the industry standards for safety in short-term rentals and leads the largest certification program in the global STR industry — the Breezeway Short-Term Rental Safety Inspector (STRSI) Courses.
To hear Justin’s insights, simply Google: “Justin Ford short-term rental safety” and choose any episode that catches your interest.
Justin has arguably stepped foot in more STRs globally than any other individual. This makes his work with governments and regulators around the world valuable to help make short-term rental safety and inspection programs more practical, scalable, and effective. By bridging the gap between real-world operations and regulatory intent, he helps communities implement safety standards that actually work in today’s rapidly growing STR landscape.
As he explained in his widely acclaimed NFPA Journal article Renter Beware (2023), the challenge is clear: short-term rentals operate differently than traditional housing, yet are often not held to consistent safety expectations. He emphasized that this sector is “the most dangerous in hospitality” and highlighted the urgent need for better safety awareness, inspections, and accountability across the industry.
Through his work, Justin continues to support governments in creating smarter, more enforceable safety frameworks—helping protect guests while allowing the industry to grow responsibly.
