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A: In some cases, a landlord may be sued for a crime which occurs on property. Each case is unique and so it is important to speak to a qualified lawyer who has experience in these kinds of “negligent security” cases.
In Pennsylvania or New Jersey, residential and commercial landlords which fail to provide reasonable security measures to protect tenants and guests can be sued for injury which occurs as a result of crime. The following factors are important in determining whether a landlord can be successfully sued for negligent security:
- type of rental property (i.e., high-rise, apartment complex, etc.),
- nature of the crime,
- prior complaints of crime, and
- prior complaints of security issues (i.e., broken doors, locks or poor lighting).
Under the laws of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a landlord will not be held liable in a negligent security case unless there is sufficient evidence that the landlord either knew of or should have foreseen the criminal activity.
Related Legal Articles:
- Pennsylvania Landlord Liability for Injury Resulting from Criminal Activity
- New Jersey Store & Business Liability for Crimes Committed Against Customers – What You Have to Prove
To submit your case for review by our Pennsylvania and New Jersey negligent security and landlord liability lawyers, call Click To Call. Our lawyers are available for a free, no obligation legal consultation, and can obtain special admission in other states, such as New York or Delaware, on a case by case basis.
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**This website does not provide legal advice. Every case is unique and it is crucial to get a qualified, expert legal opinion prior to making any decisions about your case. See the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Published: June 9, 2012
