When property owners in Broward County neglect basic safety protocols, residents and visitors pay the price. From unmonitored parking garages to broken apartment gates, absent security measures create prime opportunities for criminal attacks. At The Altman Law Firm, we believe negligent landlords and business operators should be held fully accountable when their complacency leads to preventable harm.
Reviewed by Jeffrey S. Altman · Florida Bar No. 159174 · Reviewed 15 September 2026
Premises liability hinges largely on whether a criminal act was foreseeable. If a property in neighborhoods spanning from Fort Lauderdale to Lauderhill has a documented history of prior crimes, the owner is legally obligated to ramp up safety measures accordingly. When management ignores warning signs and fails to install bright lighting, hire trained security staff, or repair perimeter fences, they breach their duty of care. Jeffrey S. Altman reviews local crime reports, maintenance logs, and past incident records to establish what the property owner knew and when they knew it.
Following a violent assault, robbery, or break-in on commercial or residential grounds, evidence disappears fast. Surveillance tapes get overwritten, broken door latches get hastily fixed, and witnesses scatter. Acting quickly is essential to secure the proof needed for a strong claim. The team at The Altman Law Firm works diligently to obtain security camera footage, dispatch records, and corporate documents before crucial details vanish, building a comprehensive picture of how negligence contributed to your trauma.
Pursuing justice through the civil court system means confronting aggressive corporate defense attorneys and insurance adjusters who routinely try to blame the victim. Under Florida's modified comparative negligence framework, they may argue you were somehow at fault for being in a vulnerable spot. Furthermore, standard personal injury negligence claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations following recent legislative changes, making timely legal counsel vital. We stand up to these tactics to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are aggressively defended.
Negligent security occurs when a property owner or manager fails to implement reasonable protective measures—such as adequate lighting, functional locks, surveillance cameras, or security guards—and that failure directly enables a foreseeable criminal act to harm a lawful visitor or resident.
Yes. Even though the physical act was committed by an independent criminal, the property owner can still be held civilly liable if their lack of adequate security created the dangerous environment that allowed the crime to happen.
For most personal injury claims based on negligence that accrued on or after March 24, 2023, Florida law imposes a strict two-year statute of limitations. Because calculating these deadlines can be complex, speaking with an attorney promptly is strongly advised.
Apartment complexes, gated residential communities, hotels, motels, shopping centers, parking garages, bars, and nightclubs are among the most common properties where negligent security claims arise due to high foot traffic and predictable risks.
Contact The Altman Law Firm today to discuss your Broward County negligent security case in a confidential consultation. Call (305) 373-3730.
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