Title: 10 Things You Should Know About Landlord Liability and Exposure
Headings: 10 Things You Should Know About Landlord Liability and Exposure
10 Things You Should Know About Landlord Liability and Exposure
1. Injury Responsibility
2. Dangerous Conditions
3. Inspect the Premises
4. Other Perils
5. Liability Claims
6. Added Liability Concerns
7. Vehicle Liability
8. Dogs and Critters
9. Security Issues
10. Bad Behavior Tenants
From This Issue
November 1, 2010
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Focus on Professional Liability/PLUS; Habitational/Dwellings; Agents E&O Survey

Content: Security Issues
Although the common law imposed no duty on a landlord to protect tenants from criminal acts, modern law has evolved to the point that a landlord, under certain circumstances, may be responsible for the tenant’s security. Failure to adequately carry out that duty can expose him to liability. Landlords take on the responsibility for making sure the common areas — hallways, stairways, elevators, etc. — are kept in good condition and are reasonably safe from would be criminals. This frequently requires hiring security personnel and the installation of surveillance equipment. 10. Bad Behavior Tenants
A landlord also assumes some responsibility and potential liability, for the conduct of his tenants. If he knows of unlawful, obnoxious or other behavior that amounts to an ongoing nuisance, the landlord is required to take steps to protect other tenants, and indeed other people, who are affected by his tenant’s unreasonable conduct. This includes evicting the offender, if necessary. Topics Claims
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