Would a civil court find the owners of Auburn Glenn Apartments liable in the tragic double shooting on their premises?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Georgia Negligent Security Law<\/span><\/h2>\n
Property owners who turn a blind eye to crime on their premises may be inviting more severe infractions by their negligence.\u00a0 In Georgia, a landlord may be held civilly liable for violent crimes on their property if they fail to take reasonable measures to prevent foreseeable crimes.\u00a0 Installing perimeter fencing with automatic gates, ensuring adequate lighting, placing visible security cameras, and even hiring onsite security are all examples of measures which may be deemed reasonable under the circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
A History of Crime at Auburn Glenn<\/span><\/h2>\n
In 2015, 22-year-old <\/span>Ashley Belle<\/span><\/a> was murdered by her girlfriend at the Auburn Glenn Apartments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Online reviews<\/span><\/a> describe resident concerns over security issues.\u00a0 \u201cThey need to seriously get their security personnel together,\u201d writes one review.\u00a0 \u201cMy car was broken into twice and \u2018security\u2019 was nowhere to be found . . . the gates are always broken and random people are in the halls,\u201d writes another.\u00a0 \u201cThey are a gated community but your car WILL get broken into even if its gated because it\u2019s a lot of people just entering the building who don\u2019t stay here,\u201d states one review.\u00a0 One review writes, in full, \u201c[s]ecurity is going to be the downfall of this place.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Only Crime Victims Can Demand Justice<\/span><\/h3>\n
When apartment managers turn a blind eye to the crime infecting their community, they may be held liable in a civil lawsuit.\u00a0 While the police may apprehend the perpetrator and bring them to justice, they can do little to deter landlords from allowing crime into their communities and creating havens for violent criminals.\u00a0 The families of victims, and the survivors, of violent crime can bring suit in a civil court.\u00a0 A monetary judgment cannot restore life to a lost loved one, but it can be used to supplement lost income, pay funeral expenses, and relieve debts left behind.\u00a0 Perhaps more importantly, a monetary judgment may incentivize landlords to finally make the changes they need to protect their residents.\u00a0 In this way, together, we can Make Atlanta Safe, one community at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n
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