Property owners in Massachusetts can be held responsible when foreseeable criminal acts harm visitors because the owner failed to provide reasonable security. These negligent security claims are a specialized branch of premises liability.
Foreseeability is central. If prior crimes occurred on or near the property, or the location and circumstances made criminal activity predictable, the owner may have had a duty to take reasonable protective measures — adequate lighting, functioning locks, security personnel, or surveillance.
These cases commonly arise at apartment complexes, parking garages, hotels, bars, and shopping centers. Establishing what the owner knew about prior incidents and what precautions were reasonable requires investigation.
Negligent security claims are factually and legally complex, often involving both the property owner and the perpetrator. An experienced attorney can identify all responsible parties and the evidence needed to prove foreseeability.
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