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Question about Decks and Liabilities
We have a property in the Smokies with 3 separate decks overlooking a valley below with mountain views. Gorgeous! But...
It's a 30+ foot drop from the lowest deck to the ground, and that ground goes .3 miles down a steep, wooded hill. While our deck and railings are secure, I constantly fear someone might do something foolish -- or worse, a child might do something naively -- and fall.
What is the best way to help communicate safety to guests, and what are steps I should take to minimize liability should something happen?