Rental house- mowing liability

[Stephanie G.]

I'm considering buying a house to use as a rental- but concerned that it's on a pretty steep hill. If the tenants mow the yard and roll their mower and become injured or worse. Am I liable as the property owner??

It's an estate auction in the morning, so time is a factor. Any advice or guidance is appreciated!

Thanks,

Steph

[Adah N.]

@Theresa Harris

Even without a hill, landlords need to get in the habit of maintaining their yards and not leave it up to the tenants. You can always tell which homes are tenant occupied and which are owner by looking at the lawns. Just add lawncare to the rent and hire professionals to do it.