Title: FAQ -- Landlord Responsibilities: Criminal Activities - FindLaw
Headings: FAQ -- Landlord Responsibilities: Criminal Activities
FAQ -- Landlord Responsibilities: Criminal Activities
What responsibilities does a landlord have for tenants' safety and security?
Are there ways that a landlord can limit their responsibility for the criminal acts of non-tenants?
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Are there ways that a landlord can limit their responsibility for a tenant's criminal conduct?
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Content: Settlements from these cases often reach into the millions of dollars, especially when a similar assault or crime occurred on the same rental property in the past. Are there ways that a landlord can limit their responsibility for the criminal acts of non-tenants? Yes, there are steps that a landlord can take that will not only lessen the chances of a crime being committed on the rental property but will also lessen the landlord's chance of being held liable for a crime being committed against their tenants. Thank you for subscribing! FindLaw Newsletters
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Learn more about FindLaw’s newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Landlords should adhere to the following: Ensure that each one of their rental units meets or exceeds the safety laws for the area. For example, many jurisdictions require that all residential rental properties have a locking doorknob and a deadbolt. To limit potential liability, a landlord could ensure that all of these fixtures are in working order and also install a sliding chain lock.