Do you allow outdoor fire pits or swimming pools?

[Jon K.]

Tenant asked if they could have an outdoor fire pit-- the type you buy at Walmart that sits above ground.

Do you allow fire pits or swimming pools?

Fire pits are fun, but I don't think it's worth the risk to allow them. Thoughts?

I'll have to check my lease, but I believe it says "no fire pits, outdoor storage structures, swimming pools, etc. without written permission of landlord."

Tenant situation:
- Roommates/shared housing with individual leases
- Fairly low deposits per tenant.
- I have property insurance and recommend they buy content insurance, but I don't know if they purchase it.
- Tenants are younger professionals and students. It's not a family "lease the whole property out" money maker deal.

I see risk written all over fire pits.

Do you allow fire pits?

Above ground swimming pools?

Do you require any special insurance from the tenants for either?

Am I worried about nothing?