Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I): Difference between revisions

The landlord has no statutory or common law duty to maintain the demised premises unless provided  for  in  the  lease  agreement.  Contractual  liability  of  the  landlord  is  to  the  tenant alone,  not  to  his  or  her  family,  guests,  or  customers.  Moreover,  as  the  landlord  is  not  an occupier, he or she is not liable in tort. However, where the landlord is under a duty to maintain the premises, s 6 of the OLA puts the landlord in the same position as the occupier of the premises. Where the landlord fails to maintain  the  premises  and  an  injury  results,  the landlord will be  held  liable.  The  landlord is considered an occupier with regards to common areas. His or her duties are set out in s 3 of the OLA. 2.Tenant’s Liability for Injuries in Demised Premises The  tenant  is  considered  an  occupier,  and  inherits  all duties  that  go  along  with  that designation.  A  tenant  should  take  reasonable  care  to  inspect,  notify  the  landlord,  and  give warning  to  an  invitee  of  any  unusual  danger  in  the  common  areas.  Where  an  occupier  can foresee  that  a  trespasser  may enter  the  property,  there is  a  duty  to  treat  the  trespasser  with common humanity.