Pools and lawsuits - Posted by Hank FL

import · October 19, 2003, 9:43pm

Posted by Jim FL on October 20, 2003 at 12:41:33:

Hank,
Is the pool inground?
If so, I would NOT remove it.
Here in Florida, whether folks want to admit it or not, a nice inground pool is a good feature to have.
Sure, there is liability, but you can cover that.
Just make sure your insurance covers the pool and liability with it.
I add a clause to my lease that states tenants are responsible for pool upkeep, and do charge rent to compensate for the higher insurance premiums.
Also, an extra liability policy for you would be a good idea.

Above ground pool?
Different story, I get rid of those, usually selling them, or giving them away.
The last one did not sell, and my tenants did not want it, so we simply drained it and placed a sign in the yard…
“FREE POOL
U-HAUL
xxx-xxx-xxx”

It went in a week.

Good luck,
Jim FL

import · October 19, 2003, 9:43pm

Pools and lawsuits - Posted by Hank FL

Posted by Hank FL on October 19, 2003 at 21:43:06:

What kind of paperwork do you use to help protect you from future litigation stemming from a pool problem.

import · October 20, 2003, 5:04am

Re: Pools and lawsuits - Posted by RichV(FL)

Posted by RichV(FL) on October 20, 2003 at 05:04:26:

Hank,

Pool homes for rentals carry to much liability with them.

I agree with David, either I would tear out the “above ground” of fill in the “in ground”.

Regards,

RichV(FL)

import · October 19, 2003, 10:37pm

remove the pool…and the trampoline - Posted by David Krulac

Posted by David Krulac on October 19, 2003 at 22:37:47:

we’ve dismantled above ground pools and filled in in-ground pools. I won’t rent a house with a pool for liability reasons as well as maintenance reasons.

Somebody told me their insurance was cancellled recently because a tennat had a trampoline. He has since added no trampolines to his rental application and to all new and renewing leases.

David Krulac
Central Pennsylvania

import · October 20, 2003, 12:01pm

Re: remove the pool…and the trampoline - Posted by Hank FL

Posted by Hank FL on October 20, 2003 at 12:01:44:

What if that’s not an option - removing the pool,I mean.

Are you aware of a good “pool addendum” that one could use ?

Perhaps I ought’a go to the legal forum w/this.

import · October 20, 2003, 2:20pm

if I had a pool… - Posted by David Krulac

Posted by David Krulac on October 20, 2003 at 14:20:03:

I’d

have great amounts of insurance.
have special clauses in lease.
raise the rent and have pool service covered professional and not rely on tennats maintenance.
I’d sell, lease option, CFD, anything that I could do to get rid of the house, if I couldn’t get rid of the pool.
I haven’t seen the pool that couldn’t be filled in!

David Krulac
Central Pennsylvania