What is Premises Liability?

Premises Liability laws govern your responsibility, as a property owner, to make sure your property is safe and secure. Under Florida law, you have a duty to maintain and secure your property to ensure visitors are kept safe from attack or injury. Third party attacks from break-ins or terror activity may also fall under premises liability laws.

Things to Consider in Keeping Your Property Safe

Maintain the structure of buildings on the property

• Replace cracked windows
• Repair cracks and holes in walls and foundations
• Repair/replace fallen siding
• Repair/replace a leaking roof
• Keep smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in working order
• Keep appliances in good working order

Maintain the outside of your property

• Keep grass mowed and hedges trimmed
• Make sure fences and gates work, and are properly secured
• Repair faulty sprinkler lines
• Fill in holes in the lawn and gaps between the lawn and curbs
• Repair cracks in the sidewalks and parking lots
• Keep light fixtures lit
• Repair broken playground and pool equipment
• Make sure signs relieving you of liability are prominently displayed

Premises Liability Attorney
If you’ve suffered injuries at work, school, in a commercial building, or a home you that rent, and believe those injuries could have been prevented by proper maintenance, you may be eligible to receive compensation under Florida’s premises and negligent security laws.

Call Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys at 800-257-1822 for a free consultation to see if your injury was preventable under Florida law.

Our experienced and aggressive attorneys have successfully handled many premises liability and negligent security claims for our clients. Let us handle yours.