Rental homes are a part of most family's life at one point or another.
Whether it's an apartment, condominium, duplex, or house, a good portion of us have landlords.
As many of us have encountered, there can be complicated rules for who is responsible for what in the property.
Sometimes the landlord is responsible for the maintenance of doors and windows, sometimes it's the tenant.
Generally, anything which breaks due to normal wear and tear will be the responsibility of the renter to fix or replace.
In some situations, people are injured on the premises of a rental property due to maintenance issues the renter should have fixed.
A good example is the roof of the home; this is a permanent fixture which should be repaired at a regular basis by the owner of the home.
If it is left to dry rot and fall apart, during a storm it could potentially come down on the tenant and cause an injury.
Another example is a broken floor or damaged step which could cause a slip and fall injury.
Injuries on a rental property quickly become a hotly contested situation.
No one wants to admit fault, and things can turn into a rapidly deteriorating situation.
If you are injured on a rental property, or if someone is injured on yours, you should immediately contact an attorney.
Even if the situation resolves itself amicably, all parties should seek legal counsel so that everyone's rights are protected.
By skipping legal representation, you could be endangering your family's livelihood if a settlement is reached against you.