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FL H1165

FL H1165
Premises Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties


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Introduced
02/27/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires trier of fact to consider comparative fault of certain persons in certain actions for damages; provides owner or operator of multifamily complex with presumption against liability under certain circumstances; specifies safety & security measures that must be implemented to gain presumption; provides that such owners or operators do not lose presumption under certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill requires the trier of fact to consider the comparative fault of all persons who contributed to an injury in an action for damages against the owner, lessor, operator, or manager of commercial or real property brought by a person injured by a criminal act of a third party while lawfully on the property. The bill also provides a presumption against liability for the owner or operator of a multifamily complex, defined as a residential building or group of residential buildings with at least five dwelling units, if they substantially implement certain safety and security measures, such as security cameras, lighting, and access control devices. The owner or operator can maintain this presumption even if they deviate from the specified measures if it is pursuant to a recent security assessment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) (on 05/05/2023)

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