An exception to the traditional no-liability rule is that the landlord has the duty:

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Landlords have traditionally owed the tenant (or an appropriate third party) a duty, the breach of which could constitute a tort: If a landlord repairs leased property, he must exercise reasonable care in making the repairs. The landlord may be liable for the consequences stemming from negligently performed repairs, even if he was not obligated to perform them.

An Exception to the Traditional No-Liability Rule Is That the Landlord