There are elements on your property that can entice children and trespassers. Known as attractive nuisances, property owners can be held responsible if these items lead to an issue or injury. Here’s a brief explanation on attractive nuisances as well as how you can protect your property by installing fences and other necessities.

Attractive Nuisances & the Homeowner’s Responsibility

What Is It?

An attractive nuisance is anything in your yard that’ll draw attention and tempt children to trespass without supervision. Entering your property can lead to dangerous situations and potentially cause harm to a minor. Enticing items, such as pools, garden water features, playsets, tree houses, and trampolines, are all considered an alluring liability to property owners.

As the homeowner, you’re responsible if a young and curious trespasser decides to check out items in your yard, especially if they’re under the age of 6. Even unlit or uneven walkways can be a liability for you because you didn’t ensure the area was safe for anyone traversing it. You should also be careful of open wells and other holes in your landscaping.

How Can I Keep My Property Safe?

One of the easiest ways to protect yourself is to install a fence around your property. Fences secured by a locked gate make it harder to see the exciting items in your yard. Swimming pools should always have a secure fence around them, even to protect residents in your own household. Consider an alarm for the gate that’ll alert you when it’s opened.

If your home is under construction, clear all debris and toss it in a dumpster to keep out of reach of curious hands. Make sure equipment isn’t easily accessible and that any ladders are taken down to prevent climbers. Consider a temporary fence with a warning sign to deter trespassers and close off any holes or gaps on your property.

For quality fencing materials, rely on Hawaii Fence Supply in Kapolei. Contractors and installers trust their inventory of vinyl, chain link, gate, and security components so that their customers have the right boundaries for their commercial or residential property. As a branch of Valve Service & Supply Inc, clients rely on their beautiful fence and gate choices as well as their trustworthy functionality. Ask your fencing installer to call (808) 682-0086 to speak with a team member, or visit the company online to view some of their products.