Title: Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ | Nolo
Headings: Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ
Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ
Landlords have some degree of legal responsibility to protect their tenants from assailants, thieves, and fellow tenants.
Questions
How can a landlord limit responsibility for crime committed by strangers on the rental property?
What kind of legal trouble do landlords face from tenants who deal illegal drugs on the property?
How can a property owner avoid liability because of tenants who deal drugs or otherwise break the law?
What are the landlord's responsibilities for tenant safety and security?

Content: Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ | Nolo
Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ
Landlords have some degree of legal responsibility to protect their tenants from assailants, thieves, and fellow tenants. By Beth Dillman
Questions
How can a landlord limit responsibility for crime committed by strangers on the rental property? What kind of legal trouble do landlords face from tenants who deal drugs on the property? How can a property owner avoid liability because of tenants who deal drugs or otherwise break the law? What are the landlord's responsibilities for tenant safety and security? How can a landlord limit responsibility for crime committed by strangers on the rental property? The following steps will not only limit the likelihood of crime, but also reduce the risk that the property owner will be found responsible if and when a criminal assault or robbery does occur. A landlord should do the following: