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Old 06-20-2009, 05:43 PM
 
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I have a house that I need to rent. I know some people that would like to rent it. My problem is that they are younger and may be in that "party" age. How do I ensure they dont / or protect myself in case they do have parties with underage drinking, drugs, etc? Is there a clause in a rental agreement that waives all my liability should someone get hurt while in my house rented to someone else?

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Old 06-20-2009, 06:50 PM
 
Location: Clermont Fl
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I have a house that I need to rent. I know some people that would like to rent it. My problem is that they are younger and may be in that "party" age. How do I ensure they dont / or protect myself in case they do have parties with underage drinking, drugs, etc? Is there a clause in a rental agreement that waives all my liability should someone get hurt while in my house rented to someone else?

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Trust your gut find a new tenant if you have to ask about them you already know it’s not a good idea.
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Old 06-20-2009, 06:54 PM
 
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They are friends of my oldest son. They have been taking care of the house while we have been out of town. We know them (they are young and reckless) and their families. Do you make exceptions? I have nothing to base the party thought on except for their ages.

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Old 06-20-2009, 07:07 PM
 
Location: 39 20' 59"N / 75 30' 53"W
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Take a chance if you want, but consider the worst possible scenario,
if they damaged the house, or stopped paying rent, how would taking them to court affect your son's friendship or your relationship with their parents? Just throwing those thoughts out there.

Last edited by virgode; 06-20-2009 at 07:10 PM.. Reason: word change
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Old 06-20-2009, 07:10 PM
 
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Thank you - had not thought of it from that angle yet.
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Old 06-20-2009, 11:45 PM
 
Location: Long Beach, CA
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I've rented to family and friends - worse mistakes. I have a policy now --- I never rent to family or friends,
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Old 06-21-2009, 04:59 AM
 
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Separate friendship from business...it hardly ever goes hand in hand, or will end in something else...Renting is business!
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Old 06-21-2009, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Clermont Fl
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. I never rent to family or friends,
Read this 1000 times if you must
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