In Illinois, landlords are legally obligated to maintain their property in reasonably safe conditions for renters. When failing to do so results in a tenant’s injury, the state premises liability law requires the landlord to pay for damages. If you suffered severe injuries due to your landlord’s negligence regarding security, a Chicago, IL premises liability attorney will investigate your case to look for proof of fault and all recoverable damages.
Understanding Negligent Security Under Illinois Law
A landlord’s security efforts can be considered negligent when tenants and anyone on the property are at risk of injury. Poor lighting, insufficient surveillance systems, broken locks, ineffective alarm systems, and inadequately trained security personnel could all result in a negligent security claim. For example, an apartment complex lacking sufficient lighting can attract criminal activity because it allows offenders to commit crimes in an environment where they are less likely to be caught.