Don't Let Your Landlord Intimidate You

womanneckbrace2In the most direct terms, the most frequent victims of slumlords are people who don't have a lot of money. What these types of property owners count on is that the people they rent to won't have enough money or enough knowledge to pursue legal action against the landlord if the tenant is injured in a way that was clearly the landlord's fault. If you don't have a lot of money, that doesn't change the landlord's obligations to you at all. If you're living in a dangerous property and you have suffered an injury because of it, you may want to consider contacting an accident lawyer in Dallas.

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A case in New York found that the landlord was liable for negligence because they failed to change the locks on one of their tenant's doors, even though they had been told that it was defective over and over again. This tenant was later raped during a break in. When the landlord fails to live up to their obligation to maintain their property so that it is safe, they may be held liable for negligence. If you have been the victim of property crime or violent crime because the landlord failed to secure a property in a way that kept you and your family reasonably safe from harm, talk to an attorney.

Hygiene

While living in a building that isn't maintained by the landlord usually brings up fears of crime in the tenants, they're just as likely to be victims of bad hygiene. In fact, a poorly maintained building can be very dangerous in terms of infections, insect infestations and other hazards. If you're in a building and you've taken ill because of toxic mold or other environmental hazards, meet with an attorney. Premise liability law may allow you an opportunity to recover damages by suing.

Structure

Unsafe stairways, elevators that don't function correctly, water heaters that may be way too hot and other faulty structural elements are all common characteristics of properties run by terrible landlords. If you or a member of your family has been injured because of these kinds of hazards, do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney. These attorneys are there to help people in situations like this. If you feel that your landlord should've done something to remedy the situation, if you complained to the landlord but it seems to you like negligence was involved, an attorney may want to speak with you. The best way to find out is to just get in contact with one; the initial consultation is usually free.

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