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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If a Tenant or Visitor Is Injured on Property Owned by a Landlord, Is the Landlord Liable for the Injuries? Landlords have a duty to: Properly maintain common areas
Warn of hidden dangers which they are (or should be) aware of
Make safe furnished dwellings on short term leases
A landlord is only liable for the injuries of renters and visitors in circumstances where the landlord's negligence has caused the injuries in the above cases. Additionally, this negligence must be the direct cause of the injury. For example, let's say there is a broken step on the front stairwell of your apartment, so you use a properly functioning back stairwell that is well lit. You fall and injure yourself. The landlord's negligence may not be deemed to be the direct cause of your injuries and the landlord might not be liable for damages. It's a much clearer case if you injure yourself while trying to use the broken front stairwell. For landlord liability to attach, the following must be proven: Thank you for subscribing!