When business owners, hotel operators, and landlords in Broward County fail to prioritize safety, visitors and residents pay the price. At The Altman Law Firm, we believe property owners must be held responsible when their lax security measures allow criminal attacks to happen. If you were harmed on someone else's property, we are here to help you understand your legal options.
Reviewed by Jeffrey S. Altman · Florida Bar No. 159174 · Reviewed 15 September 2026
Property owners across Broward County have a clear legal obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe. When a location has a history of local crime or sits in a high-traffic urban corridor, neglecting basic security precautions is unacceptable. Whether it involves broken perimeter gates in apartment complexes, unmonitored parking garages, or dark hotel stairwells, these vulnerabilities invite criminal activity. At The Altman Law Firm, we investigate whether property management knew or should have known about potential dangers before an incident occurred.
An assault, robbery, or violent encounter on another person's property changes lives in an instant. Beyond the physical trauma of an attack, victims frequently grapple with lasting emotional distress, mounting medical bills, and lost income. Insurance adjusters and corporate legal teams often try to deflect blame onto the victim or claim the incident was unforeseeable. Our team stands up to these tactics, carefully preserving surveillance footage, incident reports, and maintenance logs to build a comprehensive case on your behalf.
Pursuing a civil claim for inadequate security requires careful adherence to Florida law. Under current statutes, personal injury claims typically must be filed within two years from the date of the incident. Additionally, Florida follows a modified comparative negligence framework, which insurance companies routinely attempt to use to reduce payouts by alleging the victim shares some of the fault. Having knowledgeable guidance from The Altman Law Firm ensures your rights remain protected throughout every stage of the legal process.
Negligent security happens when a property owner or manager fails to implement reasonable safety measures—such as functional locks, proper lighting, or security personnel—making a criminal act on the premises foreseeable and preventable.
Yes. Even though a criminal is directly responsible for their actions, property owners can still be held civilly liable if their failure to provide adequate security directly enabled the attack to occur on their property.
For most negligence claims arising from incidents after March 2023, Florida law imposes a strict two-year statute of limitations. Because critical evidence like surveillance footage can disappear quickly, consulting with an attorney promptly is vital.
Apartment complexes, hotels, motels, shopping centers, parking garages, bars, and entertainment venues can all be held accountable if they fail to maintain a reasonably safe environment for guests, tenants, and visitors.
Contact The Altman Law Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your Fort Lauderdale negligent security claim. Call (305) 373-3730.
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