Purpose:

This page explains why Aloe Property Management takes a proactive approach to safety, maintenance, inspections, and insurance compliance.

Why This Matters

Owning a rental property carries significant legal and financial liability, even when an owner believes a condition is “minor” or “not urgent.”

Landlords are routinely named in lawsuits involving:

In many cases, the landlord is named first, and fault is sorted later.

Real-World Examples (Happening Now)

An owner is currently facing exposure related to a cracked driveway that appeared minor but caused a trip-and-fall injury from an Amazon delivery driver.
Other management companies have faced lawsuits after:
Tenants were asked to change light bulbs
Tenants climbed ladders
Tenants fell and were injured
The landlord and manager were sued

Because of this, Aloe PM does not allow or request tenants to climb ladders or perform tasks that could cause injury.

This is not optional — it is a liability decision.

Every home should be equipped with a light bulb changer pole, especially homes with vaulted ceilings.

Recommended options:

Example (11 ft option):

This significantly reduces injury risk and liability exposure.

During walk-throughs, inspections, turnovers, and renewals, Aloe PM actively looks for:

If we see a risk, we will document and recommend repair.