Assume Gerald is injured because his landlord,Barbara,fails to replace burned-out light bulbs in the hallway of his apartment building. If Gerald trips and falls and then sues Barbara for his injuries,the basis of his suit most likely will be:

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Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care that causes harm to another person. In this case, the landlord's failure to replace the burned-out light bulbs in the hallway could be considered negligence because a reasonable person would have replaced them to prevent accidents, like Gerald's fall. There is no evidence of intentional interference, res ipsa loquitur, or breach of contract in this scenario.

Assume Gerald Is Injured Because His Landlord,Barbara,fails to Replace Burned-Out