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Factors Governing Landlord Liability for Injuries to Tenants
THE LAW DOES NOT IMPOSE “STRICT LIABILITY” ON LANDLORDS “Strict liability” is a legal doctrine holding certain people (or companies) liable for damages caused by defective conditions or products. While many forms of injury are covered by strict liability laws, the law does not impose strict liability on Landlords for all injuries suffered by… Read More »
What Factors Impact the Landowner’s Duty Under Premises Liability Law?
Several factors govern whether or not the owner (or possessor) of real property has a duty to act and/or mitigate possible hazards under premises liability law. No single factor is dispositive. A court evaluating whether or not liability exists will balance several factors when deciding whether or not the defendant land owner (or tenant,… Read More »
