Many things such as faulty stairs and elevators, defective fire alarms, smoke detectors or fire sprinklers, inadequate building security that led to an assault, and chemical exposures can lead a plaintiff to sue a property owner for premises liability. It is important that you are provided a clean and safe environment in which to live when you sign your lease. If your landlord neglects to do so, and you suffer serious or catastrophic injuries due to the landlord’s neglect of the property, you may be able to file a civil law suit against them.