Title: Why Landlords are Liable for the Personal Injuries of Tenants
Headings: Why Landlords are Liable for the Personal Injuries of Tenants
Why Landlords are Liable for the Personal Injuries of Tenants
Liability 101
What Exactly Could I Be Held Liable For?
Preventing Personal Injuries of Tenants
Does “Negligence” Apply to Me?
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Content: Not fixing a dangerous condition in a timely manner
Fixing a dangerous condition, but doing so in a careless manner
Not bringing a dangerous condition to the attention of the tenant
Violating safety laws
For example, if you own an apartment complex that has a pool with no fence, you could be held liable in the case that a child drowned in the pool. Or, if you allow your tenants to have dogs and one dog escapes and attacks another tenant, you could technically be held responsible. In short, any circumstance that you knew about that could cause harm to any one of your tenants could be a reason that you would be found potentially liable. Preventing Personal Injuries of Tenants
As a landlord, you must take steps to reduce the risk of injury to your tenant. The following suggestions are a great place to start. Regularly inspect the rental unit to make sure it is compliant with health and safety regulations and free from potentials hazards. This includes things like adequate water pressure, property sewer and gutter drainage. Fixing dangerous conditions reported by the tenants within a reasonable time period. Keep your tenants safe in all facets of your rental unit. This includes taking precautions to prevent problems that could affect a tenant’s health or safety in the future.