Could a double homicide at the Spectrum on Spring apartments leave the building\u2019s owners liable for negligent security?\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Georgia Negligent Security Law<\/h2>\n
Owners of apartment buildings in Atlanta are required by law to take reasonable security measures if criminal activity is likely to occur on the property. To reduce crime in the complex, landlords could be obligated to put in place effective security measures such as visible video cameras, on-site security, a perimeter fence with access-controlled gates, and even a guard station at the entrance gate and parking garage.<\/p>\n
The good news is that the research has shown that visible security cameras, functional access-controlled gates, secure perimeter fencing, adequate lighting, and, where required, private security guards can reduce violent crime in apartment buildings.<\/p>\n
A History of Negligence at the Spectrum on Spring Apartments<\/h2>\n
Apartment residents have left online reviews<\/a> with a long list of security and maintenance related issues. \u201cOne of the worst properties you could live at,\u201d writes one resident. \u201cThey Airbnb units to random people traveling to Atlanta\u2026 so there are random people just walking in and out of the apartment that have access to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lack of a security presence is also an issue, \u201cThey provide security but the security is highly negligent. They are absent a majority of the time and do not do their job.\u201d The resident says their car \u201chas been broken into twice.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe elevator is down every weekend, if not every day,\u201d states another resident. \u201cIt\u2019s been this way since we moved in.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t move here, you will regret it,\u201d says another reviewer. \u201cBuilding is not properly maintained and absent management.\u201d<\/p>\n
Only Crime Victims or Their Relatives Can Demand Justice<\/h3>\n
Georgia law requires apartment owners to take sensible steps to prevent foreseeable crimes. If landlords do not address criminal activity occurring in the community, they frequently wind up encouraging a cycle of violence.<\/p>\n
Although police can track down criminals and bring them to justice, there isn\u2019t much they can do to force property owners to take preventative measures against crime on their property, and they cannot make amends to the victims\u2019 families.<\/p>\n
Only those who have survived a violent crime or the victim\u2019s family are able to file a civil lawsuit against property owners and managers. Even though it will never fully compensate for the anguish caused by violent crime, a civil judgment can help with expenditures like medical bills and lost wages as well as serve as a starting point for recovery.<\/p>\n
It is important to understand that when property owners suffer major financial losses in court, they often feel compelled to take precautions to prevent future violent crimes on their property.<\/p>\n
Together we can Make Atlanta Safe, one community at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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