Should i post my land, do i need insurance if someone goes on it and is hurt.
Hello Victor,
Thank you for your question about posting your property boundaries and insurance. We have a couple sections that might be able to help you, specifically one on Trespassing and another on Insurance.
If you have a serious trespassing problem or just want to be on the safe side, consider posting “No Trespassing” signs on your property. In most states, you have to post the signs fairly regularly (every 25 to 50 feet) along the property lines and at all entries. Your signs can even specify which activities you allow on your land and which ones you don't. Laws about posting vary from state to state, so be sure to consult with a county sheriff, game warden or other local resource to make sure you’re posting properly.
Landowner liability also can vary by state so it is important to find out what the rules and regulations are for you. If you'd like to learn more about landowner risk and liability or get a better handle on insurance options, there’s a wealth of information available.
You can contact your
- Cooperative Extension Service – find your local office
- Regional Risk Management Education Center – find your regional office
Other resources
- National Agricultural Law Center Landowner Liability Reading Room (http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/readingrooms/landownerliability/)
- The National Ag Risk Education Library (http://www.agrisk.umn.edu/Library/Topics.aspx?LIB=AR)
- The USDA Risk Management Agency (http://www.rma.usda.gov/) and its Farm Risk Education program (http://farm-risk-plans.rma.usda.gov/)
Hope that is helpful and please feel free to post additional question if you'd like to learn more.
cheers
Caroline Kuebler
Project Manager for My Land Plan