Christian OsgoodCEO, Multifamily Strategy · CEO at Multifamily Strategy

Quick way to burn down your building

7 Jan 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief safety advisory, Christian Osgood warns landlords and property managers that placing grills or fire pits directly next to a building is a common cause of major fire damage and can void insurance coverage. During routine property walkthroughs, he emphasizes performing a "bonus check" to ensure such fire hazards are not left unattended or in the open. By removing or relocating these items, landlords can protect tenant safety, avoid costly fire incidents, and prevent insurance policy violations.

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Grill and fire pit right next to a building. You're gonna violate your insurance with that. I'm just doing my walkthroughs. This is why I always come in and do a, a bonus check. But one of the biggest things that happens, like biggest fire damage, biggest insurance risk, barbecue right next to your building. They leave it unattended, your building catches fire. This happens all the time to like a ton of landlords all over the country and people don't catch it when you're doing your walkthroughs. Just make sure these things aren't out and in the open. Not only is it a safety thing, but it's gonna save you a ton of money and you don't wanna accidentally void your insurance 'cause that would suck.