A landlord can include an "exculpatory" clause in a lease and thereby assured to be exonerated for injuries to tenants that were caused by the negligent design of the premises.

Question

A landlord can include an "exculpatory" clause in a lease and thereby assured to be exonerated for injuries to tenants that were caused by the negligent design of the premises. ​

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Most jurisdictions do not allow exculpatory clauses in leases to absolve landlords from liability for their own negligence, especially for matters such as negligent design, which can significantly affect tenant safety.

A Landlord Can Include an "Exculpatory" Clause in a Lease