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Landlords have been found to be liable in certain instances where there negligence in protecting their tenants has been proven. Basically, the test for negligence and subsequent liability is determined based on what the “reasonable person” would have done in a similar situation. In the case of break-ins, if a certain property has been burglarized on numerous occasions and the landlord has not taken steps to secure the property, then the landlord can be held liable for damages.
Another test for liability is based on foreseeability. Basically, this means whether or not the landlord could have known that the event was likely to happen. Previous occurrences of forced entry in your complex are generally enough for you to determine that additional occurrences will likely occur.
In the past, landlords have been found liable for tenants being raped or assaulted in their dwellings when it was found that they were negligent.
Knowing that your doors are not secure, based upon previous break-ins, and not doing something to secure them could subject you to extensive liability.
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