From time to time, you may become the host of a social gathering with your friends and close co-workers so that you can have fun and entertain them. However, there may be some responsibilities that you have as a party host to ensure that the actions of your guests do not go unwatched.

In Your Home

You should monitor all the activities that you and your guests perform inside your home, which can include noise pollution, games and vandalization of state or home property. If you suspect that a guest is conducting a questionable activity and you make no attempt to stop your guests, you can be held liable for those activities by law. As a party host, it is your responsibility to ensure that all your guests behave appropriately, according to your knowledge of them. If you know that some of your guests can get intoxicated by consuming only one alcoholic beverage or that some of your guests are minors, revoke their privileges so that no accidents occur and the law cannot hold you responsible for potential harm. Before guests come to your party, make sure that they have a designated driver to bring them home in case of intoxication.

State Laws

To comply with federal law, states must prohibit any individual under the age of 21 from possessing alcoholic beverages and other drugs. Keep in mind that some states hold the host responsible for drug consumption. You should know that some drugs are illegal and that the consumption thereof may result in unintended consequences. You can be fined or incarcerated for letting your guests consume these drugs, especially if you are unaware.

Insurance

As a social host, you may not have the coverage that you need in case legal action is taken against you from your failure to be responsible for your guests. You can purchase special event coverage that includes liquor liability so that, in the event a guest injures a third party, the insurance company covers the associated legal and medical fees.

Be responsible for the actions that your guests take to the best of your ability while having fun at the same time. Know and understand what social host laws, if any, your state has. Doing these things can assist you in guaranteeing that you will not be held liable for your guests’ heedless endeavors. Hopefully, everyone will enjoy themselves responsibly and get home safe.

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