Could the owners of the Villas at Hampton be held civilly liable in the terrible tragedy that occurred on their property?<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Georgia Negligent Security Law<\/span><\/h2>\n
Georgia state law requires that property owners take reasonable steps to protect residents from\u00a0 foreseeable criminal threats..\u00a0 In response to known past criminal incidents on the property, particularly those of a violent nature, the landlord may be expected to implement additional security measures, which could include perimeter fencing with adequate automatic gates, visible security cameras throughout the property, adequate lighting, and perhaps even\u00a0 on-site security.\u00a0 Should they fail to do so, the owners could be held liable in a civil court of law for the results of violent crime that occured on their property.<\/span><\/p>\n
A History of Crime at the Villas at Hampton<\/span><\/h2>\n
Online reviews<\/span><\/a> express an outcry from residents over security concerns on the property.\u00a0 \u201cThere is a man that walks around . . . who terrorizes people,\u201d begins one review.\u00a0 \u201cThis place turns into New Jack City at night,\u201d another tenant writes, alluding to the 1991 crime\/action film, \u201cwe had our car license plates stolen, someone tried to break into our apartment, [there were] numerous packages stolen.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Only Crime Victims Can Demand Justice<\/span><\/h3>\n
Police may apprehend the shooters and bring them to face justice.\u00a0 However, there is little that officers of the law can do to make landlords take appropriate measures to protect their communities.\u00a0 The families of the survivors of violent crimes can bring an action against a landlord or management company in civil court, where they might secure a monetary judgment.\u00a0 A judgment cannot undo their trauma or bring our loved ones back to us, but it can help with funeral costs, moving expenses, and aid the family through a difficult time.\u00a0 In some cases where victims are awarded a significant amount of money, it can cause property owners and managers to make significant security enhancements to prevent future violence on their properties. If we can compel landlords to improve security on their properties, then we can help <\/span>Make Atlanta Safe<\/span><\/a>, one community at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Recent Reports<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n
Contact Us<\/h2>\n