What Must a Landlord Know About Apartment Security?
Ensuring that the building is free from criminal activities is a primary responsibility of the landlord. Just the way the landlord expects the tenant(s) to pay rent each month when they sign the lease, tenants also expect the landlord to make the apartment a safe dwelling place for them. Landlords not only have the responsibility of protecting their tenant from criminal acts but they also need to ensure that tenants are protected from illegal activities.
Recent reports have revealed that more and more landlords are being sued by tenants for injuries succumbed as a result of criminal activities. Settlement for this lawsuit can range anywhere from $100,000 to $1 million. So what can the landlord do make an apartment complex safer, and what should tenants look for before they move to a new property? Continue reading for the answers to these questions. Read more…