THE HOUSE Invitation to Liability

By Joel A. Davis, CPCU, CIRMS, Community Association Underwriters of America, Inc.

Residents in community associations often behave as if they still reside in single family homes. They tend to forget that liability exposures created through their personal activities will affect others. A perfect example is when a unit owner asks permission from the property manager or board of directors to rent a BOUNCY HOUSE for their child’s birthday party or similar event.

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