Can the owners on an RV park ask us to file a letter with them stating that we are responsible for our unit on their property?
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Can the owners on an RV park ask us to file a letter with them stating that we are responsible for our unit on their property?
Many RV units in our RV park are too old to be insured. The owners of the park are
asking all everyone in the park to file a copy of their insurance in the park office. In
lieu of insurance, they want a signed letter stating that unit owners are responsible
for their own units. However, we do not own the land or the cement pads on the lot
we rent. We are concerned that if someone were to get hurt on the property that
signing such a letter would leave us responsible for ant injuries.
Asked on August 2, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Depending on the wording of your current lease, you may have to file a letter such as you have described now. Even if you are not required to provide such a letter under the terms of your current lease agreemnt, you can be required to provide one upon its expiration as a condition of renewal.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
They can require that you take responsibilty as a condition of renting the space to you and letting you stay there. They cannot force you to leave while a current lease or contract is in effect, but when your current lease expires (or on a month's notice, if you are month-to-month), they could require you to leave unless you agree to take responsibility in writing.
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