JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

The short answer is yes. But the longer answer involves some key factors of your lease, nature of your fall, and the condition of your front steps. There are myriad ways a landlord can try to get out of being responsible for your property’s condition, however, the lawyers at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo understand the law and know your landlord’s responsibilities.

To start, it’s important to know a few things about Philadelphia renter slip and fall injuries.  Some factors that play into liability and responsibility include:

• Snow responsibility clause in lease
• Condition of the stairs, walkways, etc.
• Nature in which you slipped and fell
• Length of time from end of snow to accident occurrence

Often, many cities have ordinances that require landlords or residents to clear their paths within a certain period of time. Philadelphia residents and landlords are required to clear a path of 36” wide six hours after snow/precipitation has ceased to fall.

While it’s important to note the snow responsibility clause in your lease, you may still pursue the landlord if the conditions are dilapidated or if winter precipitation caused those conditions to deteriorate and thus cause your accident. The experienced lawyers of Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo understand Philadelphia renter slip and fall injuries and will pursue the responsible party to the fullest. Contact our team today at 888-807-WORK (9675).