A coworker friend of mine here in the SF Bay Area who is also a landlord asked for my advise about the following: she's concerned about being held liable by her tenant if after an earthquake (presumably a fairly significant one) but before she's had her rental property inspected for damage, her tenant chooses to remain at the property but is injured as a result of damage from the earthquake. I have zero background in law myself, but would guess that she doesn't really have anything to worry about until the property is inspected & a report is filed. And that the tenant assumes any & all risk if they choose to stay there before the damage has been assessed. I think the liklihood of anything like this ever happening is pretty remote...but that's her concern. Any advise that anyone out there might have regarding this matter would be very much appreciated. Thank you. - Scott
