Title: Landlord Liability in Tenant Injuries | eLocal
Headings: Landlord Liability in Tenant Injuries
Landlord Liability in Tenant Injuries
Why We’re Asking:

Content: Landlord Liability in Tenant Injuries | eLocal
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Landlord Liability in Tenant Injuries
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January 21, 2013
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The landlord-tenant relationship is simple enough, but it carries with it immense responsibility for both parties. What happens if a tenant suffers respiratory illness from mold in the home they are renting? Most likely they will sue the property owner. With a measurable increase in lawsuits, liability is a huge concern for landlords. Therefore, landlords face immense pressure to comply with any housing issues that could attract legal action. We are wondering how a landlord can keep their property safe and protect themselves from petty lawsuits. At the same time, if a tenant is hurt by negligence of the landlord, we also want to know how they should proceed to receive the damages owed to them. Lawsuits have become a common reality in today’s culture, and we want to know how tenants and landlords can be prepared when an injury occurs on a rental property. Why We’re Asking: If you own your home, in most cases, you are responsible for any dangerous features on the property.