ADA compliance is becoming one of the fastest-growing legal risks in the hospitality industry — and most hotel owners don’t even realize how exposed they are.

In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, Bryan sits down with attorney Lindsay Leavitt to break down what’s really happening behind the surge in ADA-related lawsuits across hotels in the U.S.

From service animal policies to accessibility requirements, website compliance, and franchise responsibility — this conversation dives into the real-world legal challenges hotel owners, operators, and developers are facing today.

Lindsay shares insights from defending hundreds of ADA cases, including:

• The most common ADA violations hotels get sued for
• Why many lawsuits come from “serial plaintiffs”
• The difference between service animals and emotional support animals
• How ADA applies to hotel websites and online booking
• Why franchisees are still fully liable (even with major brands)
• The costly mistake of waiting too long to involve an attorney
• How to fix “low-hanging fruit” issues before they become lawsuits

If you’re involved in hotel ownership, operations, development, or asset management, this episode is essential listening.

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