Can I be held liable for trespassers who climb my fence to use my pool?
It is possible in some states for you to be held responsible for the personal injury suffered by a trespasser who climbs your fence and uses your pool – even when uninvited. There is variation among states in how they treat a landowner’s liability for personal injuries suffered by trespassers on their property. Traditionally, owners had little or no duty of care towards a trespasser. Today, however, you are typically held responsible to some extent for the personal injury of anyone who comes onto your property regardless of his or her purpose.
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