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I rent out a single family home that has a water garden/fish pond in the backyard. I have not rented to families with small children before and have a potential renter that has six small children. I have concerns about the kids getting injured in the pond, or even worse, drowning. Would I be liable if I DO rent to this family, even though I address my concerns with the potential renters? And, can I tell them it's too great a liability renting to that large of a family, especially with small children. There is no fence or barrier around the pond.
Rebecca L, AZ on Wednesday, August 31, 2016
RE: Liability for a backyard pond
I am pretty sure you are not liable. You can also make sure that you have that included in your contract to insure your not.
Posted by Bill F, MS on Friday, September 2, 2016
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