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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The most likely basis for Gerald's suit is negligence by the landlord. The landlord had a duty to maintain the hallway in a safe condition for her tenants, and her failure to replace the light bulbs breached that duty, causing injury to Gerald.

Assume Gerald Is Injured Because His Landlord, Barbara, Fails to Replace