Tag Archives for property owner liability
5 Ways to Prevent Slips and Falls
Slip and fall injuries are more common and costly than most property owners believe. In fact, slip and fall accidents amounted to more than $10 billion in total costs for American businesses in 2010 (i). In another study, commercial property … Continue reading
Wet Umbrellas and Liability
Property owners can sometimes be responsible for items left behind by their guests. For businesses in wet and tropical climates, those items are usually wet or broken umbrellas. By law, the manner in which the item is left behind determines … Continue reading
Apartment Safety Tips
Ensuring tenant safety in condos, apartments, and other residential buildings. The discussion of apartment safety often takes a back seat to discussions on commercial safety, perhaps because visitor turnover and increased exposure to weather makes commercial spaces ripe with dangers … Continue reading
Avoiding Costly Litigation: Visitors, Wet Umbrellas, and Liability
Accident prevention is a focal point for many businesses, particularly those in the retail, hospitality, and other services industries. In preventing accidents, property owners proactively limit their exposure to liability, ensuring that operations are not sidetracked by costly litigation. In … Continue reading