When a man is fatally shot at the Donnelly Courts Apartments could the owners of the complex be held civilly liable?<\/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 Negligence at the Donnelly Courts Apartments<\/span><\/h2>\n
Online reviews<\/span><\/a> describe resident concerns over issues at the property, particularly pest infestations.\u00a0 When conditions are poor at a complex despite being raised by residents, it is an indication that the owners may be similarly turning a blind eye to security concerns.\u00a0 \u201cRoach infested.\u00a0 Air conditioning system broke down for weeks at a time.\u00a0 Horrible experience,\u201d writes one former resident.\u00a0 \u201cRight now September is approaching and already killed about 10 or 11 humongous cockroaches . . . I am ready to move out now!\u201d Another reviewer wrote.\u00a0<\/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 may apprehend the individual perpetrators of violent crimes, 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 <\/span>Make Atlanta Safe<\/span><\/a>, one community at a time. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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