Tenant Injury Attorneys

Hollywood, FL Apartment Injury Lawyer

Injured by a Negligent Landlord? We Fight Back.
From ceiling collapses in older buildings to toxic mold and broken security gates, we hold property owners accountable when they cut corners on your safety.


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Tenant Hazards

When “Deferred Maintenance” Causes Injury

Hollywood has many beautiful, historic buildings, but age comes with risks. Many property management companies in West Hollywood and near the beach ignore maintenance requests to save money. They paint over mold instead of fixing the leak, or they leave a broken gate unrepaired for months.

This isn’t just “bad service”—it’s negligence. Under Florida law, landlords have a non-negotiable duty to maintain a safe living environment. If you were injured because they ignored a known hazard, Fenstersheib Law Group can help you sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, and even moving costs.

Common Hazards in Hollywood Rentals

Ceiling Collapses

The Cause: Chronic roof leaks or AC drips that rot the drywall. If you reported a water stain and they did nothing, they are liable when the ceiling falls on you.

Negligent Security

The Cause: Broken front gates or propped-open lobby doors. If criminals enter and assault you because the landlord failed to secure the building, you have a case.

Staircase & Railing Failures

The Cause: Rusted railings or loose concrete steps in older complexes. A fall down a flight of stairs can cause catastrophic spinal injuries.

Constructive Eviction: Fighting for Your Rights

In Florida, if a landlord allows a unit to become uninhabitable (due to mold, lack of water, or severe structural danger), it is legally considered “Constructive Eviction.”

This means you may be able to break your lease without penalty AND sue for the damages caused by their failure to act. We help you document the timeline: when you complained, how they ignored you, and how their negligence directly led to your injury or illness.

Document Everything: Keep copies of every text, email, and maintenance request you sent. Take photos of the damage. This “paper trail” is the most powerful evidence in a tenant injury claim.

Tenant Injury FAQs

Can my landlord evict me if I sue them?
No. Retaliation for filing a legitimate personal injury claim or reporting code violations is illegal in Florida. If they try to evict you after you file a claim, they can face additional penalties.
I fell in my own apartment. Is the landlord liable?
It depends. If you tripped over your own rug, no. But if you tripped because a floor tile was loose and you had asked them to fix it multiple times, yes. The key is proving they had “Notice” of the hazard.
Who pays my medical bills?
The apartment complex or landlord carries a General Liability Insurance policy for the building. We pursue this policy to cover your medical costs, not the landlord’s personal bank account.

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