Posted on July 25, 2007 by Scott Grossman

Deck Collapses on LBI, Injuries Result

The Asbury Park Press today reported that seven people were injured, one seriously, when a deck on a beach house collapsed on Long Beach Island. Summer is a time for renting a beach house with friends and family, fun bar-b-ques, building sand castles and creating memories. It's tough to read about things like this. If you own a summer home and you rent it out, you can be held liable for injuries sustained by your tenants. Be aware and conduct property home inspections.
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Posted on February 11, 2007 by Scott Grossman

Property Owners Legally Obligated to Provide Safe Environment for Invitees

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR), in 2004, there were an estimated 1,367,009 violent crimes nationwide. Of these, aggravated assaults comprised 62.5 percent; robbery, 29.4 percent; forcible rape, 6.9 percent; and murder, 1.2 percent.

Many of these attacks are preventable. Property owners have a legal duty to provide a safe environment for anyone who comes onto their property. This area of law applies to owners of businesses, homes, shopping malls, apartments and other buildings, as well as public areas such as city parking lots.

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