Augusta, Georgia premises owner liability

Augusta, Georgia premises owner liability
Trespasser

A trespasser is a person who enters the premises of another without an express or implied invitation, for his or her own benefit, and when not performing of any duty to the owner. It is generally not necessary for a premises owner to provide that the trespasser had unlawful intent for making such an entry.

When premises owners are not aware of the trespasser’s presence, they typically have no duty to warn a trespasser of the dangers or to make the premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. Where a premises owner is aware of the presence of trespassers, the premises owner might be required to exercise ordinary care in relation to the safety of a trespasser.

Public Roads and Sidewalks
Premises owners are often charged with clearing public sidewalks in front of their premises, and to take care of their premises so as not to pose a risk to the public who are passing by on a public street or sidewalk.

Non-Delegability of Duties
The duties of the premises owner are usually non-delegable. When the defendant remains in possession, the defendant cannot escape responsibility simply because he contracted with a company to look after maintenance. For instance, a business remains liable 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 remains liable for the condition of the housing it owns, although it has hired a management company to provide all service and maintenance connected with the housing.

If you have a premises liability claim against some in Augusta, Georgia contact a premises liability lawyer.

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