Could the owners of Eagle\u2019s Run be civilly liable in the fatal shooting of Anthony Hammond 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 Eagle\u2019s Run Apartments<\/span><\/h2>\n
In May, 2021, a man and a woman were <\/span>injured in a shooting<\/span><\/a> at the Eagles Run Apartments, which left the police searching for multiple suspects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Online reviews<\/span><\/a> detail the concerns of residents over security.\u00a0 \u201cThese apartments need to be shut down,\u201d begins one such review, \u201cthese apartments aren\u2019t safe for small children or people living alone.\u201d\u00a0 Another states, simply, \u201clet\u2019s not even mention the crime rate here.\u201d\u00a0 One reviewer writes \u201cthere have been multiple shots fired and shootings. One was right behind my building that left cars and apartments bullet riddled.\u00a0 I do not recommend Eagle\u2019s Run to anybody.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
Only Crime Victims Can Demand Justice<\/span><\/h3>\n
When apartment managers turn a blind eye to security issues on their premises, they are creating conditions which invite additional criminal activity.\u00a0 While law enforcement can deal with the fallout and has apprehended the individual perpetrator of this violent crime, there is little they can do about the conditions present which give rise to criminal activity.\u00a0 Under Georgia law, however, negligent landlords can be held accountable in a civil court.\u00a0 The family of the victim may win a monetary judgment.\u00a0 While such a judgment will not bring their loved ones back it can pay funeral expenses, replace lost income, and provide funds for relocating to a safer area.\u00a0 Perhaps more importantly, such a judgment can incentivize landlords to make the changes necessary to keep their properties safe for all residents.\u00a0 In this way, together, we can Make Atlanta Safe<\/a>, one community at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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