Slip and fall injuries are a common occurrence, especially in the winter months. If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be wondering if your landlord is responsible.
In many cases, the answer is yes.
Landlords have a duty to ensure their tenants are safe while on the property, and they can be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result of their negligence. In this blog post, we will discuss when a landlord may be liable for a tenant’s slip and fall injuries.
Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases
First, it is important to understand what negligence means in this context. Negligence occurs when a landlord fails to take reasonable steps to make sure their property is safe for tenants. This includes conducting regular maintenance and inspections, as well as addressing any known safety issues. If a landlord knows there are dangerous conditions on their rental property and does not take steps to fix them, they can be held liable if an accident occurs.
In addition, landlords must ensure that the common areas of their rental units are properly maintained and free of hazards. This includes making sure pathways are cleared of debris or icy patches, checking stairs for loose boards or broken railings, keeping hallways lit up at night, and more. If a landlord fails to maintain these areas, they can be held liable if an injury occurs.
Finally, a landlord may also be liable for slip and fall injuries if they fail to warn tenants of any known hazards on the property. For example, if there is a leaky pipe in the building that poses a slipping hazard, the landlord must make sure tenants are aware of it. If this warning is not provided and an accident happens because of the hazardous conditions, then the landlord can be held responsible.
In summary, landlords must take steps to ensure their properties are safe for tenants. This includes conducting regular maintenance and inspections and addressing any known safety issues or hazards. Landlords should also make sure common areas are free from debris or icy patches to prevent injuries.
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Give our Kent personal injury attorney at Dore Law Group, PLLC a call today at (253) 236-3888 to discuss your case.
