Landlords sometimes can be held legally responsible for tenants’ and guests’ injuries that happen at the rental property. Learn about landlords’ legal exposure regarding mold, asbestos, crime, and more—and learn what steps landlords can take to mitigate their liability.
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Landlords must disclose the presence of lead-based paint before renting or renovating property, and may be held liable for tenant health problems resulting from lead.
Learn about mold in rental units: Your landlord's liability for mold problems, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent mold in the first place.
Landlords have some degree of legal responsibility to protect their tenants from assailants, thieves, and fellow tenants.
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