Neighbor uses our land...am i liable?

[DiamondGrove]

Washington...Just bought bare acreage, however a part of it is waterfront and next to my neighbor. He has been walking and duck hunting across the little bank near the water for 16+ years. Can I have a form signed saying that I'm not liable for him if he's injured on his own accord?

 

[quincy]

Washington...Just bought bare acreage, however a part of it is waterfront and next to my neighbor. He has been walking and duck hunting across the little bank near the water for 16+ years. Can I have a form signed saying that I'm not liable for him if he's injured on his own accord?

Yes. You can have a form signed saying that you are not liable for any injuries he suffers on your property. He can still sue you for any injuries he suffers on your property.

I suggest you post No Trespassing signs. And have insurance.

 

[quincy]

Here (while I am passing through this section of the forum) is a link to the Washington state law on liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation users (RCW 4.24.210):

http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.210