Tag Archives: negligence
Are Homeowners Liable for Dangerous Sidewalks?
GENERALLY, PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE NO DUTY TO MAINTAIN OR REPAIR PUBLIC SIDEWALKS California law generally does not hold property owners liable for the failure to repair, maintain, or clean public sidewalks adjacent to their homes or business properties. This liability may be created by statute, but in the absence of a specific law requiring… Read More »
Proving Breach of a Property Owner’s Duty
HOW DOES NEGLIGENCE RELATE TO PREMISES LIABILITY? Premises liability is a form of negligence, which means the plaintiff (usually, the injured party or someone suing on his or her behalf) must prove the elements of negligence in order to prevail. The elements of a claim for negligence are: 1. The existence of a legally… Read More »
How Does Premises Liability Relate to Negligence?
Under premises liability law, people who own, possess, or control land or other forms of real property (including apartments and rental spaces) have a duty to use due care to ensure that the property in question does not create or represent “an unreasonable risk of harm” to other people. Premises liability is a form… Read More »
