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I am looking for a legal clause to add to the lease as an amendment to protect against liability if a child gets hurt on my property during the practice of childcare? Any ideas or suggestions?

Edit above. I meant childcare.

Posted by Michael K, SD on Saturday, February 4, 2017

Regardless of what is written, you can not absolve your self of responsibility, you can only seek to transfer the cost to another party. I doubt your tenant is financially strong enough to protect you against a substantial judgement for any damages. The best protection is to keep a safe, well-maintained property (with lots of pics) and careful maintenance records. Then get a good blanket liability policy and place it on every property you buy. I would be hesitant to even acknowledge the fact that child care is occuring by putting it in the lease. That can be used against you so effectively.

Posted by Julian R, FL on Sunday, February 5, 2017

risky

Posted by John K, FL on Tuesday, February 7, 2017

I have 7 rentals and I would never let a childcare business happen in my rentals. You would be leaving yourself open to a huge lawsuit or even possible loss of your rental unit. I hope you have it in an LLC or similar shelter so you only loose your one unit should anything happen. Also I would check to make sure you can even operate a business out of your unit. Good luck

Posted by Sandra P, MN on Tuesday, February 7, 2017