How to avoid trouble with tenant that creates accusation?

[Marcin Wrona]

I am just curious how to protect myself from tenant accusations of hurting himself in the house because of things like: - "the doors are too narrow and I am disabled" or "your stairs or stair case to the patio are too steep I fall and hurt my ankle" do I need insurance for things like that or can I have it worded in the lease agreement that the tenant accepts the condition of the house and won't press any charges if he /she hurts himself??Anyone had situation like that or heard about it??thanks

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Question #1:  "the doors are too narrow and I am disabled"

Answer:  If you rent to a tenant who is disabled, e.g., wheel chair, walker, etc., some states (if not all) will make you accommodate these individuals at THEIR expense, and then they are responsible for putting the rental unit back to the condition that  it was when they rented it.  (Check your state law to find out the exact regulations are in place in your particular state)

Question #2:  "your stairs or stair case to the patio are too steep I fall and hurt my ankle"

Answer:  As long as you have a hand rail, meeting the housing code of your state, you are fine.  

Question #3 

Do I need insurance for things like that or can I have it worded in the lease agreement that the tenant accepts the condition of the house and won't press any charges if he /she hurts himself?

Answer:  PERSONAL INJURY

The Tenant(s) agrees that the Landlord will not be liable or responsible in any way for any personal injury or death that may be suffered or sustained by the Tenant(s) or by any person for whom the Tenant(s)are responsible who may be on the Premisses of the Landlord or for any loss of or damage or injury to any property, including cars and contents thereof belonging to the Tenant(s) or to any other person for whom the Tenant(s) is responsible.

In the event of any significant injury or damage to Tenant(s), Tenant(s)’s family, or Tenant(s)’s invitee’s, licensees, and/or guests, or any personal property suffered in the leased premises or in any common area, written notice of same shall be provided by Tenant(s) to Landlord at the address designated for delivery of notice (identical to address for payment of rent) as soon as possible but not later than five (5) days of said injury or damage. Failure to provide such notice shall constitute a breach of this Lease.

Tenant(s)s are solely and fully responsible for maintaining premises in a safe manner including sidewalks and access ways to apartment/home.  Tenant(s)s are also responsible for maintaining batteries in smoke detectors and or carbon monoxide detectors if applicable.

The Tenant(s) is responsible for any person or persons who are upon the or occupying the Premises or any other part of the Landlord’s premises at the request of the Tenant(s), either express or implied, whether for the purposes of visiting the Tenant(s), making deliveries, repairs, or attending upon the Premises for any other reason.Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Tenant(s) is responsible for all members of the Tenant(s)’s family, guests, servants, tradesmen, repairmen, employees, agents, invitees or other similar persons.

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