What Makes a Rental Property Unsafe?

At Fred Leeds properties, we know that it’s our job, as a representative of the landlord, to ensure that a rental property is maintained properly and in safe condition. Yet we know that it can be difficult for landlords or another South Bay property management company to determine what makes a property unsafe. The Fred Leeds Property Management staff is privy to some information on the factors that are considered in deeming a property at risk.

Landlords must be careful of any conditions on the property that creates an unreasonable risk of harm. Once made aware, whether by a tenant, an asset manager like Fred Leeds Property Management or another South Bay property management company, the landlord must repair the condition as soon as possible or they may find themselves liable for any injuries that occur.

Conditions that may pose a risk of harm include holes in floors or sidewalks, broken or cut glass, lacks of handrails along staircases, and no locks for windows in second story apartments where a toddler resides.

An important factor to consider is that the landlord or management company must be made aware of the unsafe condition. This is why it’s so helpful to have a company like Fred Leeds properties managing your rental units. Not only will we monitor the properties ourselves, but will quickly handle the repair of any such conditions that are reported to us. This enables the property owner to avoid the headaches these unsafe conditions can cause if, for example, the landlord is away on a business trip or vacation.