NEVER buy into a bad deal as that anchor around your neck will make you drown.

What happens if there is an injury on the common are? 

If the tenant reaches for the fire extinguisher you supplied and it does not work for any reason (including it losing its charge because they kept it too long) and they suffer a loss or injury they can sue you for supplying faulty equipment.

By the way she's from Clintonville Pa, not to far from your neck of the woods.

Given national news over the years concerning injury and even many deaths resulting from defective decks you'd be wise to handle this situation promptly. 

So here is my back story and my current situation:I am actually residing in New York, living in Great Neck Long Island. 

The whole thing was a royal pain in the neck endeavor.

However I will not stick my neck out for people involved in theft or other malicious crimes.

Injury.

For this reason, it's standard to request a sizable damages deposit.Your rental management firm can also draft a rental agreement that holds the guests liable for the full cost of any damage or thefts, while releasing the owner from any liability for injuries that occur on the property.Similar to the procedure used for a car rental, your property manager can welcome the new guests and perform a walkthrough to note any existing damage.