Injured at a Texas Apartment Complex? Your Rights as a Tenant or Guest

Broken stairs and railings, poor lighting, defective gates, unmaintained pools, and inadequate security cause frequent apartment injuries. Landlords and property-management companies have a duty to keep common areas reasonably safe.

Common Apartment Hazards

Tenants and their guests are generally invitees or licensees owed meaningful duties of care.

Establishing the Property's Responsibility

Maintenance requests, prior complaints, photographs, and incident reports help establish that management knew or should have known of a hazard. Lease terms and Texas property-code duties also factor in.

Both the property owner and the management company may be responsible.

Protecting Your Claim

Report the injury, document the hazard, and seek medical care. A free review can assess your apartment-injury claim.

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Texas attorney.