One way that businesses and homeowners try to avoid having to pay someone compensation if they get hurt on the property is by putting up warning signs. While they may argue that they do this to keep people safe -- and it may help -- the focus is often on liability. If...
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Red flags on a dangerous staircase
Whether you are in a hotel, a store, an apartment building or a neighbor's home, using the stairs is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Slip-and-fall accidents on the stairs are often very serious and sometimes fatal.The risk is especially great when the...
Lighting still needs to be safe, even when prioritizing the view
Preserving natural beauty is always something that has been important in Arizona. For instance, nearly 20 years ago, Flagstaff became the first International Dark Sky City in the world. This was done to try to reduce light pollution so that residents could observe an...
If your landlord won’t make repairs, ask yourself these questions
Your landlord refuses to repair your house. It's dangerous. You're worried that someone is going to get hurt. You're thinking about escalating the situation by sending them a certified letter and/or threatening legal action.That may be exactly the right step to take....
The real danger at hotel swimming pools
If you travel with your children, you may find yourself picking a hotel based on whether or not it has an indoor pool. Children love this perk, and it can make any overnight stay feel like a resort visit for them.However, as a parent, you need to be aware of the...
How do people break into buildings?
When you stay in a hotel, an apartment, a vacation rental or any other type of property that you do not own, you expect that the owner took proper steps to keep you safe. This means using proper security methods to make sure you do not get harmed during some type of...
Landlords must fix dangerous conditions
When your landlord will not fix a dangerous condition in your home or apartment, it can put you at constant risk. You deserve a safe place to live, and your landlord does have an obligation to make timely repairs. After all, unfixed issues are one of the top...
Think carefully about why dogs bite
Most dog bites feel random and unexpected, but they're not. They happen for a reason. Something causes them.That does not mean you can always avoid them. It also doesn't mean it's your fault. If you run by a dog that is not properly restrained and it bites you on the...
Establishing liability after a slip-and-fall injury
Property managers in Arizona have a duty to their guests to maintain safe premises and remove any known dangers. Property owners should also post signs if a danger is present so that guests can avoid getting hurt by it. When a property owner fails to fulfill this duty...
2 important issues relating to hotels and premises liability
Arizona hotels receive a lot of visitors and guests. To ensure that these guests don't get hurt, the property owners and managers of these hotels need to keep their premises safe and free of unnecessary dangers. Failure to do so could render the property owners at...