Negligent Security Law<\/h2>\n
When property owners ignore obvious criminal behavior and fail to take efforts to keep control of who has access to their property, they may be creating an environment that invites additional crime. Under Georgia law, property owners may be held liable if they do not take reasonable measures to prevent foreseeable crimes. Visible cameras, perimeter fencing with access-controlled gates, adequate lighting, or even the presence of a private security guard have been shown to help deter violent crime.<\/p>\n
A History of Crime at Sorelle Apartments<\/h2>\n
Last April, the MATA station in Lindberg was the scene of a murder of a 40-year-old man. In May of this year, three people were shot in the parking lot of a Lindberg Home Depot after a fight spilled over from a nearby pool party. Just one month later, two people were shot during an altercation at a local gas station. While the Lindberg neighborhood itself has seen an increase in crime, Sorelle Apartments is no stranger to criminal activity either. Online reviews suggest residents are tired of criminal activity at the property. One resident states \u201cToday is the third time my car has been broken into in the parking deck in the past year. \u2026 Management still refuses to put up cameras inside the parking deck.\u201d Another agrees, saying \u201ccars are always getting broken into.\u201d A resident cites that there were \u201chuman feces and underwear on the first floor starwell\u201d along with \u201cbreak-ins\u201d and \u201cdomestic violence.\u201d Another review website lists further complaints from residents. Residents complain that the \u201csecurity gate [is] always broken\u201d and that \u201cthe trash dump is always bordering on a health and safety concern.\u201d Finally one resident cries \u201cwish we have less apts and car break ins more security\/safety cameras in all floors\u201d<\/p>\n
Only Crime Victims Can Demand Justice<\/h3>\n
In communities all over Atlanta, landlords may not be taking the measures they need to keep their tenants safe. It is up to the survivors of violent crime \u2014 and the families of the victims \u2014 to use the civil justice system to hold these landlords responsible for not meeting obligations and taking reasonable precautions to prevent foreseeable crime. Together we can Make Atlanta Safe, one community at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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