I really want to get my kids a backyard trampoline but, I rent. I was researching trampolines and a friend mentioned to me that trampolines increase insurance and are a liability. Everything I have read says trampoline = evil, no bad no .

I am wondering if there is a certain size at which they become a liability. For example if I got an 8 foot one instead of 12 or 15, does the size matter as far as insurance. If I got a smaller one would it still affect their insurance rates?

Also from what I understand I would be responsible for injury not the landlord since, it would not be related to a repair. Is this true or would it be a liability for them?

Apply for insurance and see if they ask you about trapolines. If they don't ask, it doesn't affect the rates.

I have a feeling that your friend is perpetuating an old wive's tale.

Wy would size matter?

If the landlord did not put the trampoline there, it is doubtfult that the landlord can be held liable, unless the injury is somehow related to the way the trampoline is situated on the property. Nevertheless, some landlords probably restrict trapolines in the lease. If so, they have been listening to your friend.