What does constructive knowledge mean in a premises liability claim?

Constructive knowledge means that even if a property owner did not actually know about a hazard, they legally should have known about it through the exercise of ordinary care. For example, if a puddle of water was on a supermarket floor for an hour, the law presumes employees should have discovered and cleaned it during routine inspections. Establishing constructive knowledge is a critical component of Fla. Stat. § 768.0755. The Altman Law Firm utilizes maintenance logs and surveillance to prove this element.