When to Contact an Attorney for Apartment Negligence There are many ways that landlords can be negligent when it comes to their tenants’ safety. For example, properly maintaining the building can lead to serious hazards, such as a fire or slip and fall accident. Also, landlords may fail to provide adequate security, leaving tenants vulnerable…
If you’re injured at your apartment complex, what should you do? Many apartment complexes are negligent in their maintenance and safety practices, and as a result, residents can suffer serious injuries. When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to take legal action and receive compensation for your injuries. In…
Suing for Apartment Security Negligence There are several scenarios where you might be able to win an apartment security negligence lawsuit to cover damages from your pain, suffering, and medical expenses from your injuries. Have you been injured at or near an apartment complex in Texas? This article will outline some examples of those scenarios,…
Suing Your Apartment Complex for Faulty/Negligent Security There are several scenarios where you might be able to win an apartment lawsuit to cover damages from your pain, suffering, and medical expenses from your injuries. Have you been injured at or near an apartment complex in Texas? This article will outline some examples of those scenarios,…
When people think of a personal injury attorney, the first thing that comes to mind is the aftermath of a car accident and a law firm fighting an insurance company tooth and nail for the victim. Yes, car accidents do make up a significant portion of the workload for law firms that take personal injury…
In Texas, when a dog attacks you, the owner of that dog can be held legally responsible for injuries and damages. Pretty straightforward, right? However, if the attack takes place on private property, like an apartment complex, the property owner may also be held liable. Things can get complicated in cases like these. Since…
How do I sue my landlord for unsafe living conditions? Living in unsafe conditions is stressful and untenable. It’s also against the law if you’re renting. There’s no good reason for landlords to fail to provide decent, safe conditions for tenants to live. According to Texas property code § 92.052, renters have a right…
If you’ve been the victim of a crime in your apartment building, you might be debating whether or not to sue your landlord. Apartment complex owners owe their tenants and visitors a duty of care that includes taking reasonable measures to protect tenants from harm that third parties cause. In some cases, apartment owners are…
Are apartment owners and condo landlords responsible for flood damage? In most cases of apartment flooding, it’s not immediately clear who is responsible. There are so many different parties who have access to the building, which makes it difficult to trace exactly why your apartment is full of water and who is going to pay…
Everyone deserves a right to feel safe in their home, and if you are the victim of a crime on the premises of a rented apartment or condo, your apartment security may be liable for apartment security negligence. The owner of the complex has a legal responsibility to provide a certain level of security and…