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Landowner Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties in Md, Va, DC, and WV

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Can a landowner be held accountable for personal injuries caused by the intentional (or

criminal) acts of third parties? In Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and West Virginia, the

answer is generally, no. Nevertheless, there are enough exceptions to this general rule that landowners

could face extensive liability if proper precautions are not taken.


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Published In: Personal Injury Updates, Commercial Real Estate Updates

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.

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