Liability insurance can be written to cover numerous items and situations and is imperative if you're a San Diego rental property management company. If someone is injured on the property, liability insurance may save the owner from having to sell to pay a judgment. Liability insurance may also cover the rental property management company in San Diego in the event of injury or illness to one of the company's employees. It is kind of an extended coverage beyond worker's compensation coverage. Another type of liability policy may cover owners guilty of certain types of pollution, though this type would most often apply to commercial and industrial properties.
To avoid liability and prevent injuries, certain precautions should be taken. Keep the facilities in good repair. Never allow a loose step on a staircase. Fix any loose handrails immediately. Remove the diving board from the pool and always keep the gate to the pool locked. Don't allow pets that could attack anyone. Eliminate attractive nuisances as a danger to children. These could include deep holes in the ground, large mounts of dirt, construction underway, or piles of lumber. If they can't be eliminated, secure them so no one can gain access. Post signs warning of any potential danger and clear any trash and debris from all walkways. Don't allow any slippery spots to remain on walkways, stairways, and driveways.
Liability insurance is crucial to your property management business and should always be utilized to cover you in the unfortunate event of a lawsuit.
Edited by SD Prop. Mgmt. (07/18/11 04:13 PM)