Tenant wants to have a temporary pool

Tenant wants to have a temporary pool

Investor · MD · Member since 2024 · 9 posts · 2 votes

Hello, I could use some advice. One of our tenants wants to put up a temporary pool. Initially, this doesn't sound like a big deal however after thinking about it I have concerns about liability, flooding the basement if it's too close to the house, reseeding the grass, and hoping she takes it down when she moves out. Does anyone have advice on what to do here? Should I simply add a liability clause to the lease and say go for it?

Thanks!

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Andrew BoscoBusiness Member
Rental Property Investor · NH · Member since 2023 · 440 posts · 416 votes
1y

i would never allow it due to insurance purposes. don't open yourself to that. 

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  • Andrew BoscoBusiness Member
    Rental Property Investor · NH · Member since 2023 · 440 posts · 416 votes
    1y

    i would never allow it due to insurance purposes. don't open yourself to that. 

    Andrew Bosco - Candor Investment Group529 Reviews
  • Brandon VukelichBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Tacoma, WA: 🏢 27 LTRs 🏡 3 STRs · Member since 2018 · 546 posts · 455 votes
    1y

    Pools and trampolines should be avoided. Too much liability and I'm fairly certain your insurance company would also not allow or cover tenants to have either. I'm sure they will be disappointed but they need to know that there is liability for you AND them. I've heard stories of kids from the neighborhood coming over to use either and getting hurt, then suing the residents and the property owner. If your lease doesn't specify the restriction, it should. Best of luck!

    Broker at Multifamily Properties519 Reviews
  • Houston, TX · Member since 2015 · 261 posts · 170 votes
    1y

    " I hear your request, but I can't allow it due to liabilities. Thank you" easy reply.

  • Investor · MD · Member since 2024 · 9 posts · 2 votes
    1y

    Thank you everyone for your recommendations, it really helped us make a decision. 

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