Playscape question

[Stephen Gregory]

We have a house that we are getting ready to rent out. It currently has a large playscape in the back yard with a swing, slide and all the bells and whistles. I feel like this is a nice feather to have, especially since the house is in a really nice neighborhood and a family will probably be renting the house. My question is this: Is this playscape more of a liability than what it's worth? What's your opinions? Make the tenant sign a waiver? Tear it down? What would you do?... Thx!

[Steven J.]

I'd get it out of there. Sell it for a couple bucks or something. I'd feel it would be a possible liability issue. To feel good about it donate it to a school or daycare center and they can take on the risk and you'll feel happy. If you do decide to keep it certainly have them sign a waiver although that's still no garauntee that it will not end up being cause for suit.