{"id":2029,"date":"2018-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2018\/10\/29\/keeping-your-home-safe-for-trick-or-treaters\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:05","slug":"keeping-your-home-safe-for-trick-or-treaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/keeping-your-home-safe-for-trick-or-treaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Home Safe for Trick-or-Treaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween is an exciting time of year for both children and adults. Decorations, costumes and fall festivities are just a few things that make the holiday so thrilling. Especially around the Marietta area \u2013 where neighborhoods are prime for trick or treating. So, if you\u2019re planning to stay home to hand out goodies on Halloween this year, make sure to keep areas of your home that visitors will frequent safe and enjoyable.<\/p>\n

What is premises liability, and what does it have to do with Halloween?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premises liability can be claimed in a situation where an individual is injured from negligence while on someone else\u2019s property. Essentially, the injured party can claim that the property owner may be at fault. Georgia law requires both public and private property owners to maintain a safe environment for people that are legally on their premises. If someone is injured by negligence on another person\u2019s property, they have the right to make a claim against the property owner. While Halloween may not seem like a time when premises liability is relevant, it can be a common occurrence if home owners are willingly allowing trick-or-treaters onto their property. If a homeowner\u2019s property exemplifies an environment that is not safe on Halloween night, and an injury occurs, a premises liability claim could potentially be made. Below are a few tips to keep you and trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween.<\/p>\n

Preparing for trick-or-treaters<\/strong><\/p>\n