The Duties of Apartment Complexes | How You Can Recover for Your Losses
How difficult is it to sue an apartment complex for injuries suffered on the premises? What if you slipped and fell on poorly maintained steps, stairs or sidewalks? What if you were physically assaulted because of poor security or bad lighting? Does the apartment complex have any obligation to protect your safety?
The Duties of Apartment Complexes to Safely Maintain Property
The National Safety Council estimates that more than 150,000 people annually suffer some type of injury on residential property, with many of those accidents occurring at apartment complexes. The injuries sustained stem from a variety of causes, including poorly maintained property, broken or inadequate security systems and poorly lit areas that invite muggings or other attacks.
In Texas, as in virtually every state, the owner or person in control of real property has a duty to maintain the premises in such a way as to minimize the risk of injury to anyone legally on the property. Residents and their guests are legally considered to be “invitees” in Texas, present on the property with the owner’s consent for the parties’ mutual benefit. Accordingly, the landlord/owner/property manager has a duty to exercise the highest level of care, regularly inspecting the property and fixing any potentially hazardous conditions, or closing off those areas or posting reasonable notice of the potential dangers.
Suing an Apartment Complex for Injuries Suffered on the Premises
To recover compensation for your losses, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit in civil court. If you prevail, you may be entitled to damages, including lost wages and income, unreimbursed medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship or consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.
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