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Do Property Owners Have a Duty to Trespassers?
GENERALLY SPEAKING, PROPERTY OWNERS OWE NO DUTY TO PEOPLE ENGAGED IN FELONIOUS ACTS Although, as a general rule, property owners (and those with possession and control of real property) owe a duty to all people who enter the property, California law does recognize an affirmative defense if a person is injured while committing a… Read More »
Who Can Be Held Liable For Premises Liability?
WHO IS LIABLE (AND WHO IS PROTECTED) UNDER PREMISES LIABILITY LAW? Premises liability law is often used to protect the rights of tenants or visitors who are injured or whose property suffers damage while visiting or doing business on someone else’s property. Generally speaking, the duty to repair and maintain property and improvements arises… Read More »
