I have a 1bd apt in SF and want to install a pull-up bar in a shared back patio that is currently not used (ie: is completely empty). I can't find anything in the lease that says it shouldn't be allowed. I ran it by my landlord via email out of courtesy who says I'm not allowed to install it anywhere on the property (including my own one-bedroom apt.) because its a liability issue and she says it will be cluttered and opens her up to other "strange" requests. A few things:
1. Its not at all cluttered. The space is empty, has a fence and the other two rental units have said they have no problem with it being there. It would take about about 10% of the area of the back patio and not obstruct access to anything or damage anything.
2. I thought the point of rental insurance was to cover any liability issues and shouldn't impact her property insurance. We were required to get rental insurance for this property. She's concerned we will sue her if someone is hurt on the pull up bar (which is ridiculous).
The landlord is very controlling and can get away with it in the San Francisco housing market because there is such little supply. She comes to our place a couple times a week. I'm in the process of contacting a legal agency and searching the Internet to get my ducks in a row before I respond to her. Does anyone have any thoughts about this situation or faced something similar?
Thank you!