Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

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Question: I live in an apartment complex. There has been several falls due to uneven sidewalks, the last one resulting in a broken ankle. We are now being required to purchase personal injury insurance. Otherwise they will charge us $35 per month until we do. Can they do this? My lease is good until June.

Answer: No. A landlord may not require a tenant to purchase personal injury insurance. Please feel free to contact a public interest attorney for further assistance. There are links to free and low-cost legal services on this website.

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  • I live in an apartment complex. There has been several falls due to uneven sidewalks, the last one resulting in a broken ankle. We are now being required to purchase personal injury insurance. Otherwise they will charge us $35 per month until we do. Can they do this? My lease is good until June.

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