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Why Landlords are Liable for the Personal Injuries of Tenants
Written on December 4, 2013 by Guest Author, updated on June 7, 2014
Unfortunately Yes, a Landlord can be liable for the personal injury of tenants. But there are conditions. When renting out your property, you need to make sure that you’re providing the safest and most secure environment possible for your tenants to live in. Liability 101
Generally, you can be held legally responsible for injuries from dangerous or unmaintained conditions in which you didn’t inform your tenant about and that aren’t blatantly obvious. If the tenant has reported any dangerous conditions (even if they are self-inflicted), and you have not made any attempts to remedy them, you can (and probably will) be held liable. What Exactly Could I Be Held Liable For? According to Every Landlord’s Legal Guide by Nolo: A tenant can file a personal injury lawsuit or claim against the landlord’s insurance company for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and other physical suffering, permanent physical disability and disfigurement, and emotional distress. A tenant can also sue for damage to personal property, such as a stereo or car, that results from faulty maintenance or unsafe conditions. There are a lot of safety factors that you can be held liable for when renting out a unit to a tenant: