· Landlord's Liability definition
· Landlord's Liability. A landlord is generally responsible for injuries occurring on the part of the property within the landlord's control (e.g., common areas). Additionally: · When the landlord has assumed an obligation to repair, he may be liable for any injuries attributable either to his failure to repair or to negligently made repairs; · The landlord is liable for any injuries resulting from a dangerous condition about which the landlord knew or should have known and which the landlord concealed from or otherwise failed to notify the tenant of; · In the case of commercial property, the landlord is obliged to inspect the property and make repairs before the tenant takes possession to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to the public; · If required by statute or local ordinance, a landlord who fails to keep property in good repair will be liable from any injuries resulting there from; and · A landlord is required to take reasonable steps to protect tenants and the public from reasonably foreseeable criminal activity. LANDLORD-TENANT: TRANSFER
· Landlord's Liability. The term "Landlord", as used in this paragraph, shall mean only the owner of the real property. In the event of any transfer of such title or interest, the Landlord named herein (or the grantor in case of any subsequent transfers) shall be relieved of all liability related to Landlord's obligations to be performed after such transfer. Provided, however, that any funds in the hands of Landlord or Grantor at the time of such transfer shall be delivered to Grantee. Landlord's obligations hereunder shall be binding upon Landlord's successors and assigns only during their respective periods of ownership.