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If building collapses the who is liable for loss of tenant?
16-Feb-2023 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
Sir, If something goes wrong and if building collapse, are we responsible for that ? As rent are nominal Rs 100 per month we cannot able to repair and now it is beyond repairable condition. Please suggest course of action. Thanking you. Your sincerely
To be held responsible for an injury on the premises, the landlord or property manager must have been negligent in maintaining the property, and that negligence must have caused the injury. All of the following must be proven for a landlord to be held liable:
It was the landlord's responsibility to maintain the portion of premises that caused the accident.
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The landlord failed to take reasonable steps to avert the accident.
Fixing the problem (or at least giving adequate warnings) would not have been unreasonably expensive or difficult.
A serious injury was the probable consequence of not fixing the problem (the accident was foreseeable).
The landlord's failure -- his negligence -- caused the tenant's accident.
The tenant was genuinely hurt.
A tenant can file a personal injury lawsuit or claim against the landlord's insurance company for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and other physical suffering, permanent physical disability and disfigurement, and emotional distress. A tenant can also sue for damage to personal property, such as a stereo or car, that results from faulty maintenance or unsafe conditions.
It was the landlord's responsibility to maintain the portion of premises that caused the accident.
Excerpted From Every Landlord's Legal Guide
For details on landlord liability for tenant injuries and advice on property insurance,
Buy the book »
The landlord failed to take reasonable steps to avert the accident.
Fixing the problem (or at least giving adequate warnings) would not have been unreasonably expensive or difficult.
A serious injury was the probable consequence of not fixing the problem (the accident was foreseeable).
The landlord's failure -- his negligence -- caused the tenant's accident.
The tenant was genuinely hurt.
A tenant can file a personal injury lawsuit or claim against the landlord's insurance company for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and other physical suffering, permanent physical disability and disfigurement, and emotional distress. A tenant can also sue for damage to personal property, such as a stereo or car, that results from faulty maintenance or unsafe conditions.
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