Managing Partner Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq. recently secured a $240,000 settlement for his client who was injured by heat and radiator pipes that were not properly covered in a home that he was renting. Mr. Wilhelm was able to demonstrate that the landlord failed to take adequate measures to ensure that her property was safe for his tenant. In this case, the property owner refused to secure the heating elements despite multiple complaints from the tenant.
Under the law, every property owner has an obligation to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition and to warn invited guests -including tenants- of any dangerous or defective condition of their property. If you have been injured as a result of an unsafe rental caused by the dangerous or defective property of another, do not hesitate to contact our attorneys at [email protected].