Can I get sued if my tenant’s child drowns in the pool?

Lexi, Chatbot

I'm sorry to hear about your concerns regarding your pool. Has there been any incident or accident recently involving a child and your pool?

Lexi, Chatbot

Are you looking to understand your liability as a homeowner with a pool in case of a drowning incident?

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Bruce

If a child drowns in your pool, and it is determined that it occurred as a result of your negligence, you surely may lose a lawsuit. Many municipalities have ordinances requiring safety fences around pools. You are urged to check with your municipality.

You can ask them to sign a waiver wherein they assume all risks of using the pool. But they would likely still sue you. You are also urged to make sure your Homeowners Insurance policy covers you while renting out the property. If not, they will not provide an Attorney or pay any claims resulting from the rental.

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