Title: Landlord Liability and Property Management Liability - TorkLaw
Headings: 
What is Landlord Liability
About Landlord Liability
Determining Accountability
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Content: The tenant’s conduct was based on this reliance on the fraudulent claim, and the injury is a direct result, so the person who made that claim subject to liability for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and any other damages related to that injury. Determining Accountability
Not every injury can be a product of landlord liability. An injured tenant must prove that the carelessness (or “negligence”) of the landlord was a “substantial factor” in causing their injuries. For example, if a tenant is assaulted by an attacker who gained access to the property, landlords will argue that nothing they could have done could have prevented it. The assailant could have accessed the apartment several ways and hidden in any number of places. In one case, the court ruled that the tenant could not show the landlord’s failure to provide increased daytime security at each entrance gate would have prevented the attack. In another case, the tenant contended that her injuries could have been prevented if the landlord had hired roving security guards to patrol the entire premises day and night. The court found that, aside from the inordinate expense, the argument was entirely speculative, as crimes often occur despite the presence of the highest level of security. The court noted that “a 300-unit, 28-building apartment complex contains many rooms, entries, garages, and other spaces where a rape could take place despite extensive security patrols.” Seek Legal Advice
Regardless of what your landlord or insurance adjusters tell you, it is always worthwhile to talk to an attorney to find out if you have a case.