Apartment complexes, parking garages, and businesses may have a duty to provide reasonable security when crime is foreseeable. Broken locks, no lighting, or ignored prior incidents can establish negligence.
When Owners Must Provide Security
Proving Foreseeability
These claims hinge on showing the owner knew or should have known of a risk. Prior crime reports and the property's history are key evidence.
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