According to California law, negligence is defined by the failure of property owners to meet certain standards.
Landlords have a duty of care which includes:
- Maintaining their property
- Inspecting the property and more
It must be proven that the property owner was responsible for taking measures to ensure visitors to the property would not be harmed. The injured person must provide evidence that the property owner failed to fulfill their duty and that their injury was the direct result of the property owner’s negligence. An experienced premises liability lawyer in Los Angeles can help you make your case.