Liability concerns for property

[John Riggs]

Hello BP community.  I am looking at an out of state property and just got the inspection back.  A question, the back porch has had settlement which in the inspectors words has caused the porch to slope away from the house at a severe angle.  The house is in Ohio so the first thing that comes to mind is ice and snow on the porch and the tenant slips and falls.  Do I as a Landlord hold potential liability for something if that does happen?  Appreciate any and all feedback, thanks!

[Bjorn Ahlblad]

Absolutely possible. World knows landlords are rich beyond imagination so if someone slips and wrenches their back you are a target. Liability insurance is your friend.