If the step looked good on a cursory inspection and was reported as such, gross might not work.Of course if there are obviously rotten deck boards, steps and railings, then any kind of injury could be classified as gross negligence.

You will need to create a full data deck on the property you own and what the 3-year appreciation, cap upside, etc has done for you.

I know it is annoying when some guests do a bit of damage or make a mess.We had some guests break a window, break the futon, break a handrail bracket, cigarette butts on the deck (we have a strict no smoking anywhere on the property), leaving garbage here and there, not cleaning up after their dogs....All I do is fix the problem and charge the guests for the damage.

The lower property is covered in coffee and has a newly built ~800 sqft shop / deck.

You have someone build the deck/platform, assemble the kit, etc.

I thought about trying to put something up where my little deck is and at my door, but he will still hear me, and he can see me then the second I step off of the stairs.

However, the owner has made professional additions such as a 500+ square feet family room and a 500 square feet deck, which greatly enhance its value.

Over the years, I added a front deck, and an awning over my back deck.

Are you referring to “SB-721 Building standards: decks and balconies: inspection”   If so, it does not apply to duplexes.  

We have had 2 houses where we removed pools, 1 was large above ground with a deck and the other was in ground with concrete around the pool.