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Joe Sepienza Starting Out - Legal Protection Advice
6 November 2017 | 1 reply
We all know accidents can happen so,How does a landlord adequately protect themselves in the event of an injury?
Brian H. Way to suggest a seventh sub-forum? Western NC?
4 December 2017 | 13 replies
I'm just in Asheville for the VA right now because I have multiple issues from Iraq, including a brain injury which currently prevents me from driving. 
Steve Fitzgerald Did your umbrella policy not cover a lawsuit?
21 November 2017 | 1 reply
This isn't legal advice, and I don't have a real-world example, but some coverage issues to pay attention to might include injuries to common law employees, injuries involving liquor, and punitive damages for gross negligence.Keep in mind that umbrella insurance policies are negotiated contracts like any other insurance policy.
Bosko Mijatovic Value vs Scam Program
19 November 2017 | 13 replies
You wrote: "The funny thing is they actually get you approved for a line of credit with 0% interest for 18 months to actually pay the cost of the program" - which in my mind, adds insult to injury!
Sebastian Naczas Picking table saw for DIY
15 October 2020 | 26 replies
Each has a place in your tool kit depending on your needs.As for risk of injuries, if you are going to use tools you are going to get injured, a hammer does considerable damage to fingers.
Sara Peak Multi Family Insurance: What to look for
21 November 2017 | 2 replies
General Liability – This covers you against claims of Bodily injury and Property damage.Bodily injury – This is the most common coverage everyone is concerned about and rightfully so.These are the most common types of claims.It can be anything from a tenant triping on a step, falling from a balcony, a guest or passerby slipping/falling on the sidewalk.Property Damage – Example, your building starts on fire, and causes damage to your neighbor.Your ceiling comes down on tenants property.
Joshua Zapin Property Management Indemnification Standards
30 November 2017 | 3 replies
I am reviewing a property management agreement and came across this clause RE: Indemnification that seems too broad:INDEMNIFICATION:(a) The Owner shall indemnify, defend and save Agent harmless from all suits and/or other legal proceedings whatsoever and cost incurred therefrom in connection with the management of the Property and from liability for injuries suffered by any employee or other person whomsoever, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of Agent or its employees, (b) The Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the Agent from and against any costs, loss, expense or damage (including attorney's fees) suffered or incurred by the Agent arising out of or related to the enforcement of this Agreement arising out of a default or other breach by the Owner, the management, operation, improvement, alteration and leasing of the Property, including all other activities arising out of or related to Agent's duties under this Agreement or as a result of any act or thing done or permitted by the Agent or its agents or employees; provided, however, that such indemnification shall not apply to any such cost, loss, expense or damage to the extent that the same relates to or as a result of conduct by Agent which constitutes willful and wanton misconduct.It seems like if one of the Property Manager workers (aka Agent) slips and hurts himself while cleaning the floor the "Owner" is then responsible. 
Tracy Layton Self Insure or Landlord Policy?
26 March 2018 | 5 replies
It is extremely risky to not have any insurance in the event of a huge loss such as the house burns to the ground or a major lawsuit involving your property because of an injury.
Martin Robertson Can I rent out houses through my LLC if the homes are in my name?
1 April 2018 | 4 replies
If such type of harm befell your clients, then you most certainly could face a personal injury lawsuit down the line.C) In the event that your LLC is sued, there could be considerable questions about whether or not your LLC is created for a legitimate purpose given the level of intertwining that you are engaging in between yourself and the legal entity. 
Lakshay G. Maryland Residential Lease (Purchased from BP) Question.
13 June 2018 | 12 replies
Their liability coverage will respond to property damage/bodily injury claims where the tenant is found negligent.