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  • Inadequate security at an apartment building in Massachusetts with unsecured entrance
    Categories: Personal Injury

    Inadequate security at an apartment building in Massachusetts can have devastating consequences when a preventable safety failure contributes to a serious injury. A broken entrance lock, unsecured building door, repeated security complaints, or poorly controlled access to common areas may expose residents and visitors to dangerous situations.

    Imagine returning to your apartment building in Boston after work. The main entrance lock has been broken for weeks, and tenants have repeatedly asked management to repair it. One evening, an unauthorized person enters the building and assaults a resident in a common hallway.

    The immediate responsibility for the assault belongs to the attacker. But could the property owner or management company also be legally responsible?

    Yes, you may be able to sue for injuries caused by inadequate apartment building security in Massachusetts. However, a landlord is not automatically liable whenever a crime occurs on rental property. A successful negligence claim generally

    Published On: October 16, 202614.7 min read