Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in Michigan
Our question is. WHAT ARE LIABILITY LAWS FOR GOVERNMENT HOUSING APARTME4NTS? DO THEY HAVE TO CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT ON THEIR PROPERTY? IF SO HOW MUCH MUST THEY CARRY?
Asked on 10/25/11, 7:12 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Stern
William Stern, P.C.
Whether the government housing has insurance or not does not affect their liability.They have immunity for defective housing, meaning that you generally cannot sue them. The exception is for a defect in the common areas that may involve large numbers of people.
Answered on 10/25/11, 7:38 am