Property owners are responsible for ensuring that those using their property are safe. When unsafe conditions exist on a property and as a result, someone is injured, the property owner may be liable to the injured party. These cases can range from slipping on a wet substance at a

restaurant to inadequate security. Although these types of cases can be difficult, the attorneys at Goodson & Company have the knowledge to review your case to help you determine whether it is in your best interest to pursue it.

Landlords have many responsibilities to their tenants. Landlord/tenant laws are meant to protect the tenants from injury and financial harm. Regardless of the language in the lease, landlords must comply with these laws and cannot waive their responsibilities. These are a few of the requirements of landlords in Ohio:

1) Comply with requirements of any building, housing, health or safety codes which materially affect health and safety.

2) Make all repairs and whatever is reasonably necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition.

3) Keep the common area of the building safe and sanitary.

4) Keep all electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning fixtures, appliances, and elevators in good safe working condition, when these things are supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord. Many people are injured each year as a result of their landlord failing to comply with the landlord/tenant laws. If you have been injured as a result of a landlord’s disregard for the law, you should contact an attorney to discuss your claim.