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As a landlord, you have a responsibility to provide your tenants with a safe and habitable living environment. However, there are also instances where you may be held liable for the actions of others on your property, even if you were not directly involved. This is the concept of vicarious liability.
Vicarious liability is a legal principle that holds one person or entity responsible for the actions of another person or entity. In the context of landlords and property managers, this means that you could be held liable for injuries sustained by a tenant or other third party on your property due to the negligence of a tenant, employee, or contractor.
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we explain the concept of vicarious liability and how it applies to landlords and property managers. We also discuss some of the steps that landlords and property managers can take to protect themselves from vicarious liability claims.
Vicarious liability is a legal principle that holds one person or entity responsible for the actions of another person or entity. In the context of landlords and property managers, this means that you could be held liable for injuries sustained by a tenant or other third party on your property due to the negligence of a tenant, employee, or contractor.
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we explain the concept of vicarious liability and how it applies to landlords and property managers. We also discuss some of the steps that landlords and property managers can take to protect themselves from vicarious liability claims.
Creators and Guests
Host
Jonathan Washington
Jonathan is the Director of Education and Community at TurboTenant, where he leads a team dedicated to helping landlords provide a more welcoming rental experience while they grow their portfolio of rental properties. Before joining the TurboTeam, Jonathan co-led marketing efforts at The CE Shop, and his team was responsible for creating over 1000 pieces of content for real estate agents across the country. He’s been the recipient of awards by the Content Marketing Institute, and has also previously worked as a freelance photographer, videographer, and once worked on a reality show where a woman slapped her boyfriend with a fish.
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Krista Reuther
Krista Reuther is the Senior Content Marketing Writer at TurboTenant where she writes data-driven, actionable material to help landlords and renters alike. With decades of writing and editing experience, she’s produced top-quality content across various industries, including real estate, SaaS, and survey design/implementation. Before TurboTenant, Krista worked at The CE Shop, editing scores of educational blogs, webinars, newsletters, and ebooks full of real estate agent education. Making difficult topics accessible and underscoring the importance of interpersonal relationships is a top priority for Krista. When she’s not helping landlords and tenants, she’s an avid poet, an aspiring chef, and an amateur comic.
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Whether you're a first-time landlord or managing multiple properties, this series unpacks how today’s headlines, legislation, and economic shifts are impacting landlords like you. From rising interest rates to rent control debates, we break down what’s happening right now and what it means for your rentals. You’ll get straight talk on eviction laws, housing supply, corporate ownership trends, and tenant movements shaping the landscape.
We’ll help you make sense of complex policy changes, avoid legal landmines, and respond strategically to the forces reshaping the rental world. The Landlord Lens gives you the context and clarity you need to stay informed, stay compliant, and stay profitable in a market that never stops moving.
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