Could the owners of the Pinebrooke Apartment complex be held liable in the fatal shooting of a man on their property?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Negligent Security Law<\/span><\/h2>\n
When property owners ignore incidents of crime on their premises and fail to take the security precautions needed to protect residents and guests from foreseeable threats, they could be held liable for damages in the wake of violent crime. If crime is a foreseeable issue on the property, these landlords and property managers are required by Georgia law to take reasonable security measures. Visible security cameras, onsite security, perimeter fencing with access-controlled gates, and even a security station at the entrance gate are all reasonable measures that property owners might be required to take to curtail crime on their premises.<\/span><\/p>\n
A History of Crime at Pinebrooke Apartments<\/span><\/h2>\n
Online reviews<\/span><\/a> share the concern of residents over crime, and, in particular, violent crime. \u201cThese apartments are literally the worst in Clayton County,\u201d begins one review \u201ca man was killed over two months ago over here by another neighbor . . . I wouldn\u2019t recommend a homeless person move here.\u201d One reviewer simply writes \u201cit suck[s] here and it is so ghetto, people [are] getting robbed and killed here, not recommended.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Only Crime Victims Can Demand Justice<\/span><\/h3>\n
A suspect may be apprehended by law enforcement and brought to justice within a criminal court of law.\u00a0 However; landlords who, out of negligence or willful encouragement, foster a community which is a haven for criminals aren\u2019t able to be brought into court by law enforcement.\u00a0 It is up to the families of the victims, and the survivors, of violent crime to sue negligent landlords in civil court for their justice.\u00a0 They may receive a monetary judgment or settlement which can aid in funeral expenses, moving to better premises, and assist the family reeling from a loss of income along with their loved one. Perhaps more importantly, a large settlement can force landlords to stand up and take notice of the state of their community and the changes they need to make.\u00a0 In this way, together, we can Make Atlanta Safe<\/a>, one community at a time. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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