Have you been physically injured because a negligent landlord has failed to properly maintain your apartment, a building or complex, or other rental property? Under North Carolina law, you may be able to seek financial compensation for your medical costs and other damages.
When a potentially dangerous defect exists on rental property, the landlord has a duty to address it. In fact, most of the time there is nothing a tenant can do to correct the problem. At the Charlotte law firm of Grandy & Martin, we take action for people who have been injured in falls and other accidents caused by a rental property owner's negligence.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney. We will hear you out on what happened and analyze your potential claim based on our knowledge of tenant injuries and landlord liability. We will not charge you any legal fees unless we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
Understanding Landlords' Legal Responsibilities
Under North Carolina law, landlords have numerous responsibilities toward their tenants — and most of these responsibilities cannot be waived in lease agreements. These responsibilities include:
- After the lease is signed, the landlord must deliver the premises to the tenant in a safe and habitable condition.
- After the tenant moves in, if he or she reports any unsafe conditions to the landlord, the landlord must address those conditions within a reasonable period of time.
Dangerous conditions may include unsafe steps, the presence of mold or other toxic elements, holes and structural problems in a building, and anything else under the landlord's control that is reasonably likely to cause serious injuries or illness.
Pursuing Valid Claims and Lawsuits Against Negligent Property Owners
When landlords violate their tenants' right to safe conditions and, as a result, their tenants suffer serious injuries, it may be possible to hold them responsible. Our experience extends to representation of dog bite victims and cases involving building code violations.
Charlotte, North Carolina Landlord Liability Attorneys
Our attorneys have been protecting injured peoples' rights for more than 25 years. To schedule an interview with an experienced personal injury lawyer, please contact us.
