A landlord is generally liable to tenants injured in the following situations, except:

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In general, a landlord is not liable for risks that he is not aware of, unless he is under a duty to inspect for such risks. The landlord is generally not responsible for the tenant's own negligence or for risks that the tenant is aware of. However, the landlord is liable for hidden dangers that he knew or should have known about, as well as for conditions in common areas that are not properly maintained. The landlord may also be liable for criminal acts against tenants that are foreseeable, depending on the circumstances. The landlord is also liable for injuries caused by a tenant's animals where the landlord had actual knowledge of the animal's viciousness.

A Landlord Is Generally Liable to Tenants Injured in the Following