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Contact us today for a FREE initial consultation on whether this new law impacts your community/building! Our experts are here to help with your questions related to S2760/A4384! While it’s unlikely, community association leaders should always check with their insurance brokers to ensure no change in coverage is needed when adding pickleball equipment or converting tennis courts. Coverage in Action In the event of damage to the courts or an accident occurring on the premises, the HOA’s general liability insur ance is designed to respond. This coverage is crucial as it protects the community association from financial loss while ensuring that accidents on the court, should they occur, don’t become a liability for the property owners. Managing the Risk Asphalt courts are a popular choice, they are wide ly used due to their durability and cost-effectiveness. However, maintenance of the courts is crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable playing experience for users. Deciding when to repair or replace an asphalt court can be a com plex process. Asking industry experts may help a board get a good sense of what is involved in converting, repairing or install ing a new court.

and enjoyment of all residents, ensuring that the introduc tion of pickleball into community spaces is both harmonious and inclusive. Understanding the Role of Insurance Introducing pickleball into a community space is generally uncomplicated from an insurance perspective. For property owners, the inclusion of pickleball facilities doesn’t typically influence personal insurance rates or coverage. It falls under the community’s assets insurance, similar to how bocce courts, streetlights, and swimming pools are covered.

“Introducing pickleball into a community space is generally uncomplicated from an insurance perspective.”

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