Title: Liability for Tenant Injuries and Insurance for Landlords - FindLaw
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Liability for Tenant Injuries and Insurance for Landlords
In the Event a Tenant Sues for Injuries Suffered on the Property, Are There Insurance Policies Which Cover Landlords?
If a Tenant or Visitor Is Injured on Property Owned by a Landlord, Is the Landlord Liable for the Injuries?
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What Kind of Damages Can a Tenant Receive From a Landlord?
Are Landlords Liable for Injuries to Tenants and Visitors That Occur Inside of a Rental Unit?
What Is the Best Way for a Landlord to Minimize Lawsuits From Tenant Injuries?
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Content: Take the example of the broken stairwell, above. Assume the tenant took the front stairwell, stepped on the broken step, injured himself, and that the step had been broken for several months. The tenant could prove: The landlord had the duty to fix, but did not
Fixing the problem wouldn't have been unreasonably expensive — broken steps occur frequently and don't cost much
If the landlord had fixed the condition, the tenant wouldn't have been injured
Falling down and injuring yourself is serious and foreseeable
The failure to fix or warn directly caused the injuries
What Kind of Damages Can a Tenant Receive From a Landlord? If an injury satisfies the above criteria, tenants can sue for: Medical bills
Lost earnings
Pain and suffering
Disability or disfigurement
Emotional distress
Personal property damage — e.g., things that have been damaged as a result of the landlord's negligence. Are Landlords Liable for Injuries to Tenants and Visitors That Occur Inside of a Rental Unit? Generally, no. Landlords are only responsible for the maintenance of common areas, warning of hidden dangers that they know about, and making safe furnished dwellings on short term leases. What happens inside a renter's home is their responsibility.