Liability with rental property

Yea, probably at least your insurance would be. I'd take a hard look renting to an attorney. If things go sideways for whatever reason he'll have you by the short one's and it will cost you.(I can almost guarantee that if there were any problems it would turn into a legal battle) It would take him about 5 seconds to figure your net worth and he could take it from there. Too risky IMO. Add him to the short list

 

Put a specific clause in the lease stating that the "swingset is to be used at own risk" or something specific along those lines. Don't be vague, or unclear that the swingset is strictly use at your own risk.

Have this lawyer initial that clause specifically. That will show that he read, knew and understood fully that the swingset is strictly use at your own risk. Not too many ways he could come after you then, and win. Sure he could come after you, and it would cost you some $$$ to defend yourself. But it's unlikely he would win. You could then countersue for damages , and win!!

 

Pretty sad that we've been reduced to having to worry about such things... Anyone have a solution?

 

Yes, very simple solution... GET RID OF THE SWINGSET

No matter what clause you put in the lease having it there is a liability and not worth the risk, just get rid of it. If they want a swingset then let them go buy their own (from someone else, not you).

 

Was it your swingset there before they moved in or did the renters buy and install it themselves?

 

put them on your short list.paper basket list

 

Sell the swing set to the renter if he wants it, otherwise toss it. Get a bill of sale/receipt. Put a waiver of liability on the receipt too, just for luck. Have your chicago lawyer write it up.

Poof, now you don't own the swing set anymore.

 

............looking for ANOTHER banning, but, he`s a what??? Must not be much of one if he has to rent