[CA] What should I include in a lease for a property with a pool?

Hello, I am creating a 12-month lease for prospective tenants. The property has a pool, and I want to create a bulletproof release of liability for any accidental death or medical issues pertaining to the pool. The tenant has children.
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Hello, I am creating a 12-month lease for prospective tenants. The property has a pool, and I want to create a bulletproof release of liability for any accidental death or medical issues pertaining to the pool. The tenant has children.

I understand the importance of ensuring safety for your tenants and their children. Have you already included specific pool safety rules in the lease agreement?

No

Are you looking to include language in the lease agreement that clearly outlines the tenant's responsibility for supervising their children around the pool area?

No as property owner I would like to recuse myself of any liability pertaining to the pool

Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your liability concerns.

No

Barrister

Hello and welcome to the site! My name is Barrister and I am a licensed attorney and I am here to help with your situation..I know your question is important, but there may be a short delay in my responses as I type out an answer or reply as I am typically working with several customers at once on the website..I have read your post and I am sorry to hear you are having to deal with this situation as I realize it can be frustrating and confusing.

Barrister

Can you tell me what state you are in?

California

Barrister

Okay, it sounds like you are looking for a waiver and release of liability for the pool. While we can't provide legal documents to customers since we can't represent customers as clients, the e-forms website should have a specific waiver and release of liability for a pool which would basically say that you are not liable if the tenant, their family, or their guests or invitees are injured or die while using the pool.

Barrister

For example, this is a Link to a free pool and hot tub lease addendum that you could use.

Barrister

Did you have any other questions about this situation I can help with?

No, thank you

Barrister

You are very welcome. Glad I could help..It was my pleasure to work with you and help with your question.