Savannah, Georgia premises owner liability
Trespasser
A trespasser is the person who goes upon the premises of another without an express or implied invitation, for his or her own purposes, and when not performing of any duty to the owner. It is generally not necessary for the premises owner to provide that the trespasser had unlawful intent for making such an entry.
Where premises owners are not aware of the presence of trespassers, they generally have no duty to warn a trespasser of any dangers or to make their premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. If a premises owner is aware of the presence of trespassers, the premises owner might be expected to exercise ordinary care in relation to the safety of a trespasser.
Public Roads and Sidewalks
Premises owners are typically responsible for clearing public sidewalks in front of their premises, and to maintain their premises so as not to pose a risk to the public who are passing by on the public street or sidewalk.
Non-Delegability of Duties
The duties of a premises owner are usually non-delegable. If the defendant remains in possession, the defendant cannot escape responsibility merely because he contracted with a company to look after maintenance. For example, a business will be responsible for the condition of its parking lot, although it has hired a landscaping company to look after the parking lot and to clear snow and ice. The landlord continues to be liable for the condition of the housing it owns, although it has contracted with a management company to look after all service and maintenance associated with the housing.
If you have a premises liability claim against some in Savannah, Georgia contact a premises liability lawyer.
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