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🏠 **Tenant Safety vs. Open and Obvious Dangers**: A Landmark Alabama Case

In the recent **Ex parte Housing Authority of the City of Talladega** case, the Alabama Supreme Court tackled a key question: Do landlords have a duty to fix "open and obvious" dangers on their property?

👉 **Key Takeaway**: Landlords cannot ignore safety hazards just because they're "open and obvious." They must actively ensure tenant safety in areas they control.

**The Case**: Harold Wallace, a tenant, was injured after falling due to missing handrails on his apartment stairs. Initially, the trial court sided with the Housing Authority, stating the missing handrails were an obvious danger Wallace should have avoided. But the case didn't end there.

**The Ruling**: The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed that landlords **do have duties** under Sections 360 and 361 of the Restatement of Torts, even if the danger is obvious. This means:

- **Landlords must ensure safety** in areas they control and tenants use, discovering and fixing dangerous conditions.
- The Court emphasized that the landlord's duty to maintain safe conditions doesn't disappear just because a danger is obvious.

**Why It Matters**: This decision reinforces tenant protections and clarifies that landlords must take reasonable care to address dangers on their properties, protecting tenants even when hazards are visible.

💬 **What do you think?** How should landlords balance tenant safety with personal responsibility? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️

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