Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners and “occupiers” (occupiers can include tenants responsible for the property upkeep or others who are in possession of the property) responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. In New York State, premises liability law is a subset of personal injury law that requires property owners and occupiers to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for visitors. The laws governing premises liability in New York are designed to protect individuals from harm while on someone else’s property and to assign responsibility when injuries occur.
Establishing Liability
To establish premises liability in New York, an injured party must demonstrate three key elements:
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