Property Owner Liability Explained

Summary

Property owners in California can be jointly liable for injuries if they share ownership. Renting to unlicensed businesses may lead to liability if harm or violations occur. Consult a local attorney for specific guidance.

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Do property owners bear joint liability?
In California, property owners can be held jointly liable if they share ownership and have equal responsibility for maintaining the property. This typically arises in cases involving injuries on the property. Could you provide more details about your situation?
Should the property owner bear responsibility if they rent their property to an unlicensed business?
In California, a property owner might bear some responsibility if they knowingly rent to an unlicensed business, especially if the business's operations cause harm or violate local ordinances. To provide more specific guidance, could you share if there was any harm or violation involved?
Damage
Thanks for sharing more details. In California, if a property owner rents to an unlicensed business, they could be held liable if the business's activities cause harm or violate laws. Could you specify the nature of the damage or harm involved?