Apartment complexes that invest in modern security technology can significantly reduce the risk of crime—and help residents feel safer in their own homes. From camera systems to smart access controls, today’s tools go far beyond old-fashioned locks and hallway lights. Whether you’re a tenant concerned about safety or someone who’s been...
Evidence Needed to Prove a Dallas Apartment Complex Failed to Protect You
If you were attacked, assaulted, or seriously injured at your apartment complex, you may be able to hold the property owner accountable—but only if you have the proper evidence. Proving that your apartment complex failed to provide adequate security requires more than just showing you were hurt. Here’s what kind of...
How to Document an Apartment Crime for a Personal Injury Claim
You were just trying to live your life—maybe cooking dinner, walking to your car, or getting in from work—when it happened. A break-in. An assault. A robbery. Now, you’re hurt, shaken, and facing bills you never asked for.
When a crime happens in your apartment complex, you may...
Who Is Liable When a Tenant Is Shot on Apartment Property?
Gun violence can change a life in an instant. For tenants, the trauma is especially devastating when it happens in a place they thought was safe, right outside their door or inside their apartment complex.
If you or a loved one has been shot on a rental property...
What to Do If You Are a Victim of Crime in Your Apartment
It’s supposed to be your safe place. You lock your doors, trust your neighbors, and expect that your apartment complex will take basic steps to protect you. But when crime happens inside your home, the sense of security you once had can shatter in an instant.
For many apartment...
Do Victims of Apartment Complex Violence Need a Lawyer?
When violence shatters the safety of your apartment complex, you’re left with more than just physical injuries. You’re left with questions: Why wasn’t this prevented? Who is responsible? How can I afford to recover?
If you’re a victim of apartment complex violence in Dallas-Fort Worth, having a lawyer...
Can I Sue My Apartment Complex for Negligence in Texas?
You pay your rent on time. You expect your apartment to be safe, secure, and properly maintained. But when something goes wrong—a loose handrail, a broken gate, an unlit stairwell—it’s not just inconvenient. It’s dangerous.
If you’ve been injured in an apartment complex in Dallas, Fort Worth, or elsewhere...
How Common Are Assaults and Attacks in Apartment Complexes?
Your home should be a place of solace. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Assaults and attacks are an all-too-common occurrence in Dallas apartment complexes. The prevalence of these assaults and attacks do vary based on a variety of factors, such as the location of the apartment complex, the crime rate of...
Liability of Apt Complex Owners for Crimes on the Premises
Under Texas law, apartment complex owners are required to keep their properties reasonably safe for their tenants. Apartment complex property owners or operators may be held liable for not protecting tenants or taking the proper steps to ensure their safety.
Sadly, apartment complex owners often put profit over people....