Tenant suggesting lawsuit

[Larry Flanagan]

I have a new tenant complaining about steps at a property.  From my property manager:

"A few weeks back she sent photos and measurements of the front and back steps to the house. She’s correct in that they need to range in space of 6-8 inches and be equal to each other. I think one step is 7 inches and then there’s a jump to 11. That’s current code and most inspectors let existing steps pass unless they’re cracked or broken, which these are not.  I informed her there’s a current rental certificate on the house and we would not be replacing the steps unless they are cracked or broken.  Then she mentioned she hopes something doesn’t happen and it come back on the owner."

Do I have any liability here?  My preferred action would be to tell her if she thinks the property is unsafe she can move out.

[James Wise]

Originally posted by @Larry Flanagan:

I have a new tenant complaining about steps at a property.  From my property manager:

"A few weeks back she sent photos and measurements of the front and back steps to the house. She’s correct in that they need to range in space of 6-8 inches and be equal to each other. I think one step is 7 inches and then there’s a jump to 11. That’s current code and most inspectors let existing steps pass unless they’re cracked or broken, which these are not.  I informed her there’s a current rental certificate on the house and we would not be replacing the steps unless they are cracked or broken.  Then she mentioned she hopes something doesn’t happen and it come back on the owner."

Do I have any liability here?  My preferred action would be to tell her if she thinks the property is unsafe she can move out.

 One thing you'll learn about tenants is that they "always have their lawyer on call" lol......Another thing you'll learn is that apparently he doesn't answer.