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If you’ve suffered a serious injury in a rental unit or apartment, it’s crucial that you contact an experienced Hamilton apartment injury lawyer to understand your rights as an injured tenant. Landlords have a legal obligation to maintain safe living conditions for their tenants, and when they fail to do so, resulting in injuries, they may be held liable.
Injuries can occur due to various factors such as negligent maintenance, unsafe building conditions, or inadequate security measures. As a tenant, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to your injury.
Don’t navigate this complex legal process alone; consult with a knowledgeable apartment injury lawyer who can assess your case, protect your rights, and help you seek the compensation you deserve. Matt Lalande and his team at Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers have been dedicated to representing the rights of tenants who have been injured in rental units and apartments since 2003. With nearly two decades of experience in this field, they have the expertise and resources necessary to guide you through every step of the legal process.
Matt Lalande and his team understand the unique challenges faced by injured tenants and are committed to holding negligent landlords accountable for their actions. They will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury, gather evidence to support your claim, and work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation possible. Whether your case can be resolved through negotiation or requires litigation, Matt Lalande and his team are prepared to advocate fiercely on your behalf.
If you’ve been injured in a rental unit or apartment, don’t hesitate to reach out to Matt Lalande and his team for a free consultation. They will listen to your story with compassion, provide honest advice about your legal options, and work diligently to protect your rights as an injured tenant. With their extensive experience and unwavering commitment to client success, you can trust that your case is in capable hands.
Is my Landlord Responsible if I am Hurt in a Rental Unit or Apartment?
In Ontario, most rental units are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act. The act outlines the Province’s laws regarding landlords’ responsibilities and tenants’ rights. The RTA covers rent, rent increases, ending a tenancy (eviction), and dispute resolution.
There is also an accompanying Ontario Regulation, which prescribes the maintenance standards for landlords concerning rental units. The law is clear that if a landlord rents a unit to a tenant, that unit should be maintained in sound condition and safe for tenant use. Landlords must maintain the condition of both the interior and exterior of their units, including all structural elements, yards, porches, balconies, parking areas, pathways, and storage areas.
Landlords are also mandated to maintain floors and foundation walls to reasonably protect against deterioration due to weather, rodents or insects. The exterior rental units should also be properly graded to prevent ponding water on a surface and prevent slips and falls. It’s also important that landlords always maintain adequate artificial lighting in all rooms, stairways, halls, core doors, garages, basements, and parking lots.
Most municipalities have their own property standards bylaws that set out the repair and safety standards for all dwellings, structures, and properties. Hamilton’s property standards bylaw sets out the obligated maintenance requirements for property owners in the city, including landlords. Hamilton’s property standards bylaw clarifies that property owners must keep their premises safe and in good repair. The property standards bylaw covers the interior and exterior of properties and all staircases, landings, balconies and porches.
What Other Laws Protect Renters From Injury?
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.2, landlords have a legal duty to ensure that their rental premises are reasonably safe for tenants and their guests. Section 8(1) of the Act states that where a landlord is responsible for the maintenance or repair of the premises, they owe the same duty of care as an occupier would under the Act. This means that landlords must take reasonable steps to protect tenants and their visitors from dangers arising from any failure to properly maintain or repair the premises.
If a tenant or their guest suffers an injury due to the landlord’s negligence in carrying out their maintenance or repair obligations, the landlord may be held liable for damages. However, it’s important to note that under section 8(2) of the Act, a landlord will not be deemed to have defaulted on their obligations unless the default is actionable by the person entitled to possession of the premises, i.e., the tenant.
Our Hamilton personal injury lawyers are well-versed in the intricacies of the Occupiers’ Liability Act and how it applies to tenant injury cases. They can help injured tenants navigate the complex legal process of holding negligent landlords accountable and seeking the compensation they deserve. With a thorough understanding of landlords’ duties under the Act and a commitment to protecting tenants’ rights, Matt Lalande and his team are prepared to provide the skilled representation needed to achieve a successful outcome in your case.
Common Causes of Rental Unit or Apartment Injuries
Tragically, apartment and rental unit injuries occur because apartment complex owners neglect the responsibilities they have to their tenants. Since 2003, our apartment injury lawyers have been representing injured victims in Hamilton and all over Ontario who have been hurt in rental apartments and rented houses. These injuries can be caused by:
If You Have Been Hurt in an Apartment or Rental Unit, Call our Hamilton Personal Injury Lawyers Today
At Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers, we take pride in being trusted Hamilton personal injury lawyers since 2003. Over the years, we’ve helped our clients recover more than $45 Million in settlements and verdicts in personal injury, disability, and employment law cases. Whether you’re dealing with a life-changing injury, a denied disability claim, wrongfful death, a hurt child or employment termination, we are here to provide compassionate and experienced legal representation. If you believe you have a case, call us today—we’re ready to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Call Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers today, no matter where you are in Ontario at 905-333-8888 for your free consulltation. Alternatively, you can contact us online, confidentially, by filling out a contact form.