Landlords have a responsibility to keep the property reasonably safe for tenants as well as welcome visitors. Unfortunately, there are times when the owners of rental properties do not meet these obligations. This can be due to an unwillingness to invest in the property or simple negligence. When someone is injured on a rental property then they may have recourse. Damon Young is a Peoria landlord liability lawyer who assists those who have been injured through no fault of their own. He works to provide the highest level of service. If you or a loved one are in need of assistance then contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.
Attorney handling cases against Peoria, IL apartment complexes & rental properties
Illinois landlords and rental property owners are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the property is safe for tenants and invited guests. “Invited guests” tend to include those who are legally on the property and are not considered to be trespassing. If a landlord, property owner, or apartment complex owner fails to meet this obligation then they may be liable for injuries which occur as a result. Such claims will typically be covered by the insurance policy of the owner/landlord. Also, if a third-party property management company is being utilized, then they may face liability as well.
The first step in bringing a negligence claim against a landlord is to identify all relevant parties. Apartment buildings and complexes, for example, are sometimes owned as part of a larger corporate structure. Depending on the situation, the case may involve multiple defendants. Once the relevant parties are identified then the Plaintiff’s attorney will inform them of the incident and the fact that the victim is represented. Once a victim’s long-term prognosis can be reasonably determined then a demand for payment will be sent to the landlord’s insurance carrier. If a settlement cannot be reached then it will be necessary to file a lawsuit.
Once a lawsuit has been filed then the Plaintiff’s counsel can obtain evidence of steps which the landlord did or did not take to keep the property safe. Examples of common failures can include not fixing a known tripping hazard, providing inadequate lighting, failing to properly secure the premises, and other maintenance-related issues which create hazardous conditions. If the landlord has previously been cited by the city or an inspector then establishing liability can be relatively straightforward. In other cases, it may be up to a jury to decide whether the landlord took “reasonable steps” to keep the property safe. Having an experienced attorney can be important to establishing that the landlord, in fact, breached an obligation to the injured party.
Damon Young is a Peoria landlord liability lawyer assisting those who have been injured on another’s property. At your initial consultation, Damon will gain an understanding of what happened and will give you an honest assessment as to whether the landlord may be liable for your injuries. If you have a valid claim, he will immediately contact the property owner and demand that all evidence related to the case be preserved. If a settlement cannot be reached then our firm will file a lawsuit and will protect your rights in Court. We understand that this is a serious time in your life. Our firm will give your case the attention it both needs and deserves. Contact us online or by telephone to schedule an initial consultation.
Attorney holding Illinois landlords responsible for their negligence
It is common for Illinois landlords to attempt to put as little resources into their properties as possible. While no landlord is required to provide “luxury” housing, it is their responsibility to provide a safe environment. When they fail to provide basic safety maintenance, then their conduct crosses the line into negligence. Our firm believes that tenants deserve to have their rights protected against such conduct. This is why our attorney works to hold landlords accountable. If you need assistance then contact us today.
In addition to Peoria, our injury lawyer also serves clients in the Illinois cities of Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, Morton, Normal, Pekin, Springfield, and Washington.
