[WSBARP] Property Owner's Liability for People using Public easement to access beach

[Gregory L. Ursich]

He should present this issue to his insurance broker and get an endorsement covering this type of situation and also post an appropriate waiver of liability sign to post on the Trailhead.

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Gregory L. Ursich
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Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:45 PM
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Subject: [WSBARP] Property Owner's Liability for People using Public easement to access beach

Listmates:

Client is looking at buying a vacant lot on which to build a house over looking the Strait.  The property is subject to a an easement creating a pathway for public use  to access the beach.  As the path winds down towards the beach it becomes very steep.  Presently there is only a rope to help people descend  to the beach.  What is a property owner's liability if people are injured using the path?  Is he protected if he puts a warning sign at the front of the path?

Jeff Davis

W. Jeff Davis, Esq.
BELL & DAVIS PLLC
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Sequim WA 98382
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