Ice melt restriction in lease

[Ramesh K.]

Hi Folks,

First post here. And btw, thank you for all the wonderful posts and answers. I haven't had a question to ask myself until now. So here it goes...

Does anyone (especially the landlords in the colder states such as Colorado) have a clause in their lease that restricts tenants from using ice melts. Something similar to the one below...

"No ice melt, salt or similar product may be used on the Premises. Any damage to the Premises (including, without limitation, concrete walkways and stairs) caused by Tenant's use of ice melt, salt or similar product shall be the sole responsibility of Tenant, and Tenant shall be responsible for the cost and expense any repairs required as a result thereof."

I'm wondering if adding such a clause would open us up for liability claims. I know ice melt is very corrosive on concrete and driveways and I personally don't use it in my house - even though my driveway faces North and comes with all the wonderful joy of shoveling. But as far as restricting the tenant from using ice melt, salt or similar product, are we opening ourselves up for potential liability claims from slip and fall accidents?

Thanks!

Ramesh