Title: Protecting Yourself against Property Liability -
Headings: Protecting Yourself against Property Liability
Protecting Yourself against Property Liability
Terms for people on your property
Licensees
Invitees
Trespassers
Trespassing children
Liability: Owner vs Occupier
Sibley Dolman Gipe Accident Injury Lawyers, PA–Personal Injury Attorneys

Content: In most cases, it comes down who had control over the hazard. When determining this, a court takes the following concepts into account: Location of the accident. If an accident occurs inside the dwelling where the tenants live, then most injuries will be the responsibility of the occupier. However, if an injury occurs in a common area, like on a sidewalk or at the apartment’s pool, then the owner will most likely be responsible. Owner’s responsibility. The owner of a property has a responsibility to repair certain things around a property they are renting out. If someone slips in water and is injured because of a leaky pipe, even if it occurs inside, it will probably be the owner who is liable. Occupier’s liability. An occupier is still responsible, within reason, for ensuring the safety of their guests and freeing their living space from hazards.