Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Vacation Rental Liability

While vacationing in CA as invited guests in a condo rented by relatives, my son was injured. The sliding glass door of the @ 1970's unit was not safety glass and my minor son subsequently received lacerations that required sutures. It is unknown to me if the condo owner disclosed any rental arrangements to his insurance provider. The owner of the condo unit and our family are WA residents. What are the different liability scenarios that could be applicable?

Thank you.


Asked on 5/20/02, 1:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Vacation Rental Liability

The glass door is the problem of the owners of the condo. There was a problem with the older glass, and that was changed in California. However, there is/was no requirement to retro fit the old glass doors with new glass. Normally the insurance policies on residences or commercial policies cover up to $2,000.00 of medical expenses due to accidents on the real property. There is no consideration of fault. You were there and you were hurt. Your medical bills up to $2,000.00 (maybe more or less insurance coverage) will be paid. Nothing else is paid for. If you want more you'll have to sue, and it's the owners that you sue. Although there's insurance coverage. If there's no insurance coverage it's the owners that you sue.

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Answered on 5/20/02, 3:30 pm


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