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KKO 2175/2000 AI generated

Landlord liable for slip and fall due to failure to maintain safe stairs.

Case Number KKO 2175/2000
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted
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The Supreme Court of Finland held the property manager liable for a pedestrian's injury caused by a slippery staircase. The plaintiff argued the manager failed to maintain safe conditions, while the defendant claimed the slip was an isolated incident. The court ruled that the manager's duty to ensure safety was breached, establishing liability for the damages incurred.

Legislator headnote

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S. 10 of the Act on Compensation for Damage; The property manager is liable for damages if they fail to take necessary measures to prevent foreseeable accidents on their premises.

Keywords

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property manager liability slip and fall injury duty of care breach maintenance obligations foreseeable accidents

Cited Legislation

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S. 10 of the Act on Compensation for Damage
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Court dismissed claim for damages based on breach of contract due to lack of specific performance request.
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Landlord liable for tenant injury from broken door glass when cause of breakage remains unexplained.
kko-precedent_1996_63
Supreme Court dismisses insurance claim where ice damage was deemed a foreseeable flood event excluding coverage.
kko-precedent_1997_151
Apartment company liable for icy sidewalk; manager acquitted of negligence; damages to resident awarded against company.
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Supreme Court dismisses insurer's claim that insured company failed to mitigate loss after knowing repairs were covered.

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Jalankulkija oli loukkaantunut liukastuessaan kevyen liikenteen väylältä virastotalon kiinteistölle johtavissa portaissa. Kysymys siitä, oliko kiinteistön isännöitsijä syyllistynyt liukkauden torjunnan järjestämisessä rikosvastuun perustavaan laiminlyöntiin ja oliko kiinteistönomistaja vahingonkorvausvastuussa liukastumisvahingosta.