Title: Tenant Safety and Landlord Liability | Justia
Headings: Landlord's Liability for Tenant Safety
Landlord's Liability for Tenant Safety
Duty to Repair and Maintain
Landlord Liability for Crime
Duty to Accommodate Disabled Tenants
Methods of Limiting Landlord Liability
Insurance

Content: These managers may interact with the tenants, and they have master keys to the rental properties. If a manager hurts or steals from a tenant, the tenant may sue the property owner, in this case for not properly supervising the manager. Insurance
A critical component in protecting yourself from liability for injuries or property losses as a landlord is to carry adequate insurance. You will need a commercial general liability policy, as well as property insurance. Additionally, if your property manager or another employee uses their own car to run errands for the business, it is important to have non-owned auto insurance. Note that while most policies will not cover intentional or illegal acts by you or your employees leading to liability, many will provide coverage for the costs of defending against such claims. Working with an insurance agent who is knowledgeable about rental property will help you to select appropriate coverage for your situation. Last updated November 2018
Landlord Tenant Law Contents
Landlord Tenant Law
Information for Tenants
Information for Landlords
Screening Tenants
Understanding and Preparing Leases and Rental Agreements
Rent Rules
Security Deposits
Rental Property Management
Moving Tenants In
Recordkeeping
Cotenants and Guests
Subleases and Assignments
Duty to Repair and Maintain Premises
Landlord's Liability for Tenant Safety
Health Hazards and Landlord Liability
Liability for Criminal Activity
Right of Entry
Ending a Tenancy
Moving Tenants Out and Returning Security Deposits
Abandonment of Property By a Tenant
Resolving Problems With Tenants
Late Rent Payments, Termination, and Eviction
Working With a Lawyer
Landlord FAQs
Housing Discrimination
Eviction Forms: 50-State Resources
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