What does Florida Statute § 768.0706 mean for negligent security claims?

Florida Statute § 768.0706 provides commercial and multiunit residential property owners with a legal presumption against liability in negligent security lawsuits if they satisfy specific statutory safety standards. To qualify for this presumption, landlords must implement measures such as deadbolts on unit doors, window locks, peepholes, illuminated common areas, functioning access-controlled gates, and security cameras covering points of entry, along with conducting crime prevention assessments. However, this presumption can be challenged if the property owner failed to properly maintain the systems or ignored severe ongoing criminal threats. Jeffrey S. Altman investigates whether defendants truly complied with statutory requirements.