Landlord Liability

Landlords have certain responsibilities as the owner and administrator of a property, which can sometimes establish liability. Most claims with landlord liability are concerning injuries which take place on the property, either to the current tenants or to visitors on the property. The tenant, however, does hold some liability for what goes on in the home, including in some cases injuries. For an injury to constitute landlord liability, there must have been a breach of duty amounting to negligence on the landlord's part. Landlord liability therefore is dependent on the landlord's duties, which changes from case to case – most landlords are responsible for routine maintenance, for example, but some require the tenant to inform the landlord of needed repairs. If indeed the landlord had a duty, and his breach of that duty caused an injury, then he very well may be liable.

Fast Facts

    • the landlord is not necessarily liable for all injuries in the department; some may be due to the tenant's negligence.
    • 6 percent of premise liability cases award punitive damages

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