I understand that the landlord or owner of any building (office, apartment, retail, et cetera) generally has a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition. Can anyone explain the limit of the landlord's liability when a tenant's employee, patient, or client falls while on the premises in a common area of a medical office building, whether inside or outside? What if the landlord knew, or should have known that a potential danger exists and does nothing to repair, remedy or make known the presence of said danger (uncovered walkway outside the building that is slushy with snow that has not had salt, sand or de-icing solution applied)? I'm just curious. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Scott J. Grandjean, FACHE
Consultant & Principal
Lakeside Healthcare Strategies, LLC
Dallas, TX