The owner or possessor of land or buildings owes a higher duty of care to business invitees than for licensees (who include U.S. Postal Service employees, utility company meter readers, fire fighters, and police).

Question

The owner or possessor of land or buildings owes a higher duty of care to business invitees than for licensees (who include U.S. Postal Service employees, utility company meter readers, fire fighters, and police).

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Business invitees are on the property for the benefit of the owner or possessor, who therefore owes them the highest duty of care to ensure their safety. This includes inspecting the property for hazards and making it safe. Licensees, although legally on the property, are there for their own purposes, not the benefit of the owner, and are owed a lesser duty of care.

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