Injured on the Premises

When is a landlord responsible for injuries on the premises? 

It is important to know when a landlord is responsible for personal injury on your rental property. A landlord is responsible when the cause of the injury was due to the owner’s negligence or distress was caused after the injury due to the owner’s negligence. Most commonly this occurs when the landlord fails to fix or maintain the property that causes the personal injury. It is a landlord’s responsibility to monitor the condition of the home and must conduct routine inspections to ensure the home is safe to live in. Possible dangerous situations that a landlord should look out for and try to protect their tenants from include lead, mold, crime, dog bites, fire, and falls due to unstable stairs, floors, decks, and balconies. 

If you have suffered an injury on your rental property, make sure that it is brought to the awareness of your landlord or a claim is filed as soon as possible. Make sure that you document all information from the injury that you can, including photos and information about the incident as well as medical bills and other expenses. If it is determined that your personal injury or distress from the injury was due to the landlord’s neglect, it is possible to receive compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, distress, and property damage. 

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           If you are experiencing issues regarding this matter or are unsure of your rights as a tenant, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Tenants Law Firm. Our attorneys are here to assist you. Contact us by filling out our online intake form here and we will get back to you to schedule a free consultation. 

Disclaimer

The purpose of this post is for information only, this is not legal advice. For official legal counsel please fill out our intake form linked here.