Landlord Liability Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale
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When landlords cut corners, tenants and visitors pay the price falls on broken stairs, assaults due to faulty gates, fires from wiring defects, or illnesses from mold. Inserra Law Firm investigates fast, preserves critical evidence, and fights for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Inserra Law Firm for Your Landlord Liability Case?
Landlord cases turn on control, notice, and code compliance. We know how to prove what the owner knew (or should have known) and when they failed to act.
- Rapid evidence preservation (CCTV, work orders, maintenance logs)
- Code and building-safety analysis with expert support
- Trial-ready negotiation against property owners, managers, and insurers
- Clear communication 24/7 · No fees unless we win
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Do You Need a Landlord Liability Lawyer in Florida?
Insurers often blame the tenant or call hazards “open and obvious.” We:
Understanding Landlord Liability in Fort Lauderdale
Common Incidents We Handle
- Unsafe common areas: broken steps/railing, loose tiles, uneven sidewalks, potholes
- Lighting & security failures: dark corridors/parking lots, broken gates, non-functioning cameras
- Negligent security: assaults/robberies where crime risk was foreseeable
- Fire hazards: faulty wiring, missing/defective smoke detectors or sprinklers
- Balcony/deck failures: loose guardrails, structural rot
- Elevator/escalator malfunctions
- Water intrusion & mold: leaks, poor remediation causing respiratory/skin issues
- Dog bites in common areas where landlord had notice of a dangerous animal
Who Can Be Liable?
- Landlord/owner (duty to maintain common areas and address known hazards)
- Property management company (operational control, inspections, vendor oversight)
- HOA/condo association (depending on control over the common area)
- Security, maintenance, and elevator contractors (defective service)
- Product/manufacturer (when equipment or components are defective)
Evidence That Moves the Needle
- Lease terms and clauses about maintenance/notice
- Maintenance tickets, work orders, emails, and building reporting apps
- Inspection records, audits, and applicable building/fire codes
- CCTV, lighting (lux readings), photos/measurements of the defect
- History of complaints/incidents in the area
- Police/fire reports and medical records
Florida Law: Your Rights Against Negligent Landlords
Duty & “Notice”
Landlords must keep common areas reasonably safe and repair hazards they know or should know about. For transitory or recurring dangers, constructive notice (time/patterns) can be proven with logs, prior complaints, or visible conditions.
Control vs. Tenant Space
Owner responsibility is clearest in common areas and systems under their control (hallways, stairs, lighting, gates/doors, elevators, roofs/structure). Inside a unit, liability can arise when the owner knew or should have known of the defect and failed to repair within a reasonable time.
Negligent Security
When there is a crime history or factors making risk foreseeable (broken gates, poor lighting), the owner must take reasonable measures (lighting, controlled access, maintaining locks/cameras).
Comparative Negligence (51% Rule)
You can recover damages if you are less than 51% at fault; any percentage of fault assigned to you (e.g., “wasn’t watching the floor”) reduces compensation but does not erase the landlord’s duty to maintain safe premises.
What Is My Landlord Liability Case Worth?
Damages You Can Recover
Value drivers: injury severity/permanence, evidence of notice/control, code violations, need for surgery/therapy, work impact, and available insurance layers.
Common Injuries in Landlord Liability Cases
- Wrist/hip/shoulder fractures, rotator cuff and meniscus tears
- Cervical/lumbar injuries, herniated discs, chronic pain
- Lacerations and scarring (face/hands), dental damage
- Concussion/TBI from falls or assaults
- Smoke inhalation, burns, and respiratory injuries from mold or chemicals
- Anxiety/PTSD in negligent security or fire cases
What is the legal process?
Our Step-by-Step Legal Process
How Landlords & Insurers Undervalue These Claims (and How We Respond)
- “No notice / no one reported it” → we show constructive notice (duration, prior complaints, patterns, dirt/footprints)
- “Tenant’s fault” → line of sight, lighting, signage, and the owner’s duty of care
- “Minor injury” → objective studies, clinical course, functional limitations
- Negligent security → we prove foreseeability with crime history, access failures, and incident reports
- Mold → sampling, industrial hygiene reports, growth photos, prior repair orders
A Guide for a Landlord-Related Injury
What to Do After a Landlord-Related Injury in Fort Lauderdale
- Report in writing to management/owner and request a copy of the report
- Take photos/video of the defect (day and night), paths of travel, lighting, and signage
- Identify witnesses; ask to preserve all building/parking cameras
- Seek immediate medical care and follow the treatment plan
- Avoid recorded statements to insurers without legal counsel
- Keep emails, maintenance tickets, rent receipts, and a symptom journal
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