Title: Liability for Tenant Injuries and Insurance for Landlords - FindLaw
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Liability for Tenant Injuries and Insurance for Landlords
In the Event a Tenant Sues for Injuries Suffered on the Property, Are There Insurance Policies Which Cover Landlords?
If a Tenant or Visitor Is Injured on Property Owned by a Landlord, Is the Landlord Liable for the Injuries?
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What Kind of Damages Can a Tenant Receive From a Landlord?
Are Landlords Liable for Injuries to Tenants and Visitors That Occur Inside of a Rental Unit?
What Is the Best Way for a Landlord to Minimize Lawsuits From Tenant Injuries?
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Personal property damage — e.g., things that have been damaged as a result of the landlord's negligence. Are Landlords Liable for Injuries to Tenants and Visitors That Occur Inside of a Rental Unit? Generally, no. Landlords are only responsible for the maintenance of common areas, warning of hidden dangers that they know about, and making safe furnished dwellings on short term leases. What happens inside a renter's home is their responsibility. The only exception would be where a landlord's faulty repair or workmanship caused the injury. Then the landlord may be liable for the defect. What Is the Best Way for a Landlord to Minimize Lawsuits From Tenant Injuries? The best way to avoid potential losses from injuries related to maintenance is, obviously, to keep your property in great shape. If you haven't done so already, prepare a written checklist and go through the common areas of the property as well as tenant units before tenants move in.