Child Safety Points Before You Rent a Property

Big thanks to Guardian Pool Fence Company and SEO Person for this guest post.

If you are renting, what do you need to take into consideration regarding the safety of your kids?  Here is a list of things you should check out:

• Swimming pools
• Stairs
• Electrical outlets
• Storage areas
• Decks
• Traffic

Swimming Pool - Pool safety is critical for every family.  If there is a community pool, make certain that there is a pool fence to protect your children from wandering into the pool area unsupervised.  Check if there is a guard on duty at the pool.

Stairs - Are there stairs where you child could fall? Is there any way to install a child-proof gate at the top of the stairs? Make certain that you are allowed in the lease to install any gates that may be needed.

Electrical Outlets – Check around the residence to find all electrical outlets and purchase enough outlet covers to put into unused outlets.

Storage Areas – Determine where any dangerous materials are kept, or would be kept, to see if there are child-proof latches installed.  If not, make certain in the lease that you are allowed to install those devices.

Decks – Pay attention to decks or any place where it would be possible to fall from a significant height. If there is a stair to the yard surface, make certain that a child-proof gate can be installed to prevent an accidental fall down the stairway.

Traffic – Last, review all traffic patterns and the speed of cars immediately adjacent to the home. 

If you are the landlord, what do you need to be concerned about to prevent any unusual liabilities?  Review all of the items above and create a child friendly environment for your tenants.  You could even make your safety consciousness a marketing plus and include the safety measure's you've taken in your marketing package as you advertise the rental to families.