Graves Amendment Rental Liability
Summary
The Graves Amendment (49 U.S.C. § 30106) is a federal law that can protect rental companies from liability when their renters cause accidents. In Washington, renters are primarily liable for accidents they cause, and rental companies may be exempt if they were not negligent. As a rental company, the Graves Amendment could potentially offer you some protection from liability in case of accidents caused by your renters, depending on specific circumstances, such as proving no negligence on your part.Full Conversation
insurance and the Graves Amendment
Hello Jo,
The Graves Amendment (* U.S.C. § *) is a federal law that can protect rental companies from liability when their renters cause accidents. In Washington:
- Renters are primarily liable for accidents they cause.
- Rental companies may be exempt if they were not negligent.
May I know if you're a renter or a rental company?
company
As a rental company, the Graves Amendment could potentially offer you some protection from liability in case of accidents caused by your renters in Washington. However, this depends on specific circumstances, such as proving no negligence on your part.