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Brook Boatman
  • Chambersburg PA
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Pollinator Garden Question

Brook Boatman
  • Chambersburg PA
Posted

Hello Everyone!

As I grow my business I want to offer rentals that give back to the environment.  I plan to install metal roofs, energy efficient appliances, plant small pollinator gardens, and eventually install solar panels (when solar energy becomes more affordable and if my market will allow higher rent for a lower electric bill).

My question is if pollinator gardens could be a liability as they attract bees and other stinging insects.  I plan to put these gardens as far from the house as possible near the property line, and would choose other landscaping options near entrances.  Lets say a tenant gets stung by a bee while maintaining the garden, could I be held liable?  Could I avoid this by stating that tenants are responsible for the lawn but I will maintain the garden? Could a line be added in the lease to say the landlord is not responsible for any injuries incurred while maintaining the lawn and garden?

Thank you for your input!

Brook

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