Can I hold a landlord liable if I trip and fall due to poor stairwell lighting in an apartment complex?

Yes, a residential landlord can be held liable if broken fixtures or inadequate lighting in common stairwells cause a tenant or guest to trip and fall. Under Florida Statutes § 83.51 and local building safety codes, landlords are required to keep common facilities, hallways, and staircases in a safe and compliant state. If the landlord or property manager knew or reasonably should have known about the defective lighting and failed to remedy it, they breached their legal duty of care. The Altman Law Firm reviews prior tenant complaints, maintenance logs, and physical evidence to establish landlord negligence.