READ THIS before you list a home:General Real EstateUpdated on Mar 23, 2012 View more like this | Visit KNOXVILLE, TN | Contact EXIT Realty Knoxville |
READ THIS before you list a home:
Laurel GrandleMost buyers and sellers don't have a clue when it comes to the general liability when owning a home.
Here is a simple example of what to look for when you are listing, selling and or buying real estate:
The sidewalks around the edge of the city streets are the responsibility of the home owner. Even though the municipality is the owner of the sidewalks, the homeowner is responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalk in front of the home!
crumbling sidewalk
In the photo above you can see where the sidewalk has crumbled and cracked.
The home owner is liable for this!
If someone walking in front of the home trips and falls, the homeowner could get sued for not maintaining the sidewalks.
separated sidewalk
In this shot the sidewalk to the front of the home is also degraded to the point it needs to be repaired.
If a visitor to this home falls while walking up to the home, the owner is liable for injuries resulting from the damaged sidewalk.
Laurel and electric carFarragut, Knoxville, TN properties for sale and real estate services. Laurel Grandle, Broker and your real estate expert for Knoxville, Farragut and Hardin Valley areas. You now have free access to Knoxville, TN’s ultimate real estate search engine! Google or call me today and let’s discuss how I can help you save $1000’s when you buy, invest or sell real estate. Exit Realty Knoxville (each office individually owned and operated). 865 690-4300 or—direct (865) 389-2551
Laurel GrandleMost buyers and sellers don't have a clue when it comes to the general liability when owning a home.
Here is a simple example of what to look for when you are listing, selling and or buying real estate:
The sidewalks around the edge of the city streets are the responsibility of the home owner. Even though the municipality is the owner of the sidewalks, the homeowner is responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalk in front of the home!
crumbling sidewalk
In the photo above you can see where the sidewalk has crumbled and cracked.
The home owner is liable for this!
If someone walking in front of the home trips and falls, the homeowner could get sued for not maintaining the sidewalks.
separated sidewalk
In this shot the sidewalk to the front of the home is also degraded to the point it needs to be repaired.
If a visitor to this home falls while walking up to the home, the owner is liable for injuries resulting from the damaged sidewalk.
Laurel and electric carFarragut, Knoxville, TN properties for sale and real estate services. Laurel Grandle, Broker and your real estate expert for Knoxville, Farragut and Hardin Valley areas. You now have free access to Knoxville, TN’s ultimate real estate search engine! Google or call me today and let’s discuss how I can help you save $1000’s when you buy, invest or sell real estate. Exit Realty Knoxville (each office individually owned and operated). 865 690-4300 or—direct (865) 389-2551
