Columbia County, Georgia premises owner liability

Columbia County, Georgia premises owner liability
Trespasser

The trespasser is a person who goes upon the premises of another without an express or implied invitation, for his or her own purposes, and not in the performance of any duty to the owner. It is often not required for a premises owner to provide that the trespasser had unlawful intent in making such an entry.

If premises owners are not aware of the trespasser’s presence, they often have no duty to warn a trespasser of the dangers or to make the premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. If 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 typically charged with clearing public sidewalks in front of their premises, and to take care of their premises so as not to pose a hazard to the public who are passing by on a public street or sidewalk.

Non-Delegability of Duties
The responsibilities of the premises owner are usually non-delegable. If the defendant remains in possession, the defendant cannot escape liability just since he contracted with a company to provide maintenance. For instance, a business remains responsible for the condition of its parking lot, even if it has hired a landscaping company to look after the parking lot and to remove snow and ice. A landlord continues to be liable for the condition of the housing it owns, even if it has contracted with a management company to provide all service and maintenance in relation to the housing.

If you have a premises liability claim against some in Columbia County, Georgia contact a premises liability lawfirm.

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