8. Tort Liability Of Landlord

Question 1

What is the common law rule for tort liability of Landlord?

Answer 1

Landlord has NO duty to make premises safe

BUT there are exceptions (CLAPS)

Question 2

When is Landlord liable for torts?

Answer 2

Common areas
- Reasonable care

Latent defects
- Disclose KNOWN conditions!!!

Assumption of negligent repairs

• Resulting injuries
• For other’s land with/with NO buildings
• Contractor’s negligence

Public lease
- Resulting injuries

SHORT-TERM lease

• FURNISHED dwelling
• Resulting injuries from defects)