Playground Equipment and Your Liability As a Landlord

Playground Equipment and Your Liability as a Landlord

Published On: April 10th, 2017Last Updated: January 9th, 2024Categories: Investment PropertiesTags: , , , , ,

If you have playground equipment on your rental property, you may be wondering whether the risk of a child (or adult) getting hurt outweighs the benefits. Whether you’re renting a single-family home with a backyard play structure or managing a multi-unit rental with a community park, you’ll want to know what your responsibilities are as a landlord. It is possible you could be held liable for any injuries that may occur.

Let’s face it: children are accident prone – especially on playgrounds. It should always be assumed that there’s a chance for injury. If a child is injured on your property, you may be held liable, but there are some things you can do to protect yourself.

Inspect & Repair Playground Equipment

Inspecting and repairing the play structures and equipment on a regular basis is necessary. You’ll want to check for things such as rusting metal, rotting wood, and the overall strength of the equipment. Repair any defects immediately and complete routine maintenance. If there is any evidence of neglect – you may liable for injuries if someone is injured.

Post Notice of Risk

Posting a sign that tenants play at their own risk is necessary. While this is more common in an apartment setting, you can still post in a single-family unit. Protect yourself even further by including it in your lease agreement. This does not relieve you from your duty of keeping the playground equipment in tip-top shape.

Check Your Insurance Policy

Verify that you’re covered for any injuries that may happen on your property. You’ll need this anyway, but make sure you cover your bases. Even if you take the best care of your play equipment – accidents can happen.

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