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Homeowner Liability and Safety<\/h1>\n
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If you or your family members own a private property like a condominium or single-family home, be aware of premises liability. That means you have a duty of care to injured parties on your homeowner’s property. You can’t treat homeownership however you want if it interferes with others’ safety. You must take reasonable care to prevent personal injury to visitors.<\/p>\r\n

Guests who injure themselves on your property can sue for monetary damages. The last thing a home buyer wants is to see people slipping and falling in a walkway in their house. But omissions, like failing to clean up personal property that people might trip on, can lead to just that. There are general legal disclaimers that homeowners must follow to keep visitors safe. While these principles always apply, they can vary based on:<\/p>\r\n