Injured at a Rental Managed by Houst – Can I Sue?
Did a dangerous condition at a Houst rental property cause you to be injured? Was your loved one harmed in an accident due to negligence by Houst or the owner of the property? Sadly, these incidents are very common at vacation rentals that are found on sites like Airbnb. Online rental marketplaces make it easy for landlords to connect with people looking for short-term rentals. However, it can be difficult for owners to manage marketing, payments, cleaning, maintenance, and other duties associated with these lodgings.
Houst is one of many Airbnb management companies that serve as a go-between for tenants and landlords. For the landlord, they have the security of knowing that renters are taken care of, and that any issues with their property are handled right away. However, the landlord still has a duty of care to ensure that the home is safe and well-maintained.
These issues are at the heart of who is responsible when a guest is harmed at a short-term rental managed by Houst. Incidents that can result in serious bodily harm and emotional trauma include:
- Fall related accidents – slip and fall or trip and fall
- House fires
- Drowning (in pools, ponds, etc.)
- Collapsing structures (deck, balcony, staircase, roof and ceiling)
- Hit by a falling object
- Muggings, robbery, sexual assault (assault and battery)
Filing an injury claim is crucial to the recovery process after an accident. However, you will need clear and solid evidence that your injuries were caused by the landlord and/or the management company’s negligence. We can help you build a strong case for compensation and ensure that you receive every penny you deserve from a vacation rental accident injury lawsuit.
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Yes, you can file a lawsuit for being injured from hazardous conditions at a property managed by Houst. However, you must show that the company, the owner, or both failed in their duty of care to you as a tenant. In short, you will need evidence of neglect or misconduct, which is the basis of a premises liability lawsuit.
As a general rule, you would sue the property owner if you were injured at a short-term rental. But things are not so black and white when the property in question is managed by a separate company. In these situations, it can be quite difficult to figure out what each party is responsible for when someone is harmed on the premises. First and foremost, we would need to examine the contract between these entities, which will cover liability issues like accidents and property damage. Each party also has insurance coverage with specific terms and policy limits.
Understanding these elements is critical to the legal process if you are eligible for a lawsuit against Houst. If you would like to be informed of your legal rights, contact the personal injury attorneys of DTLA Law Group.
Average Value of an Accident Case against Houst
Lawsuits filed for accidents at a Houst managed property are worth between $150,000 and $3,000,000 on average. But settlements can certainly fall below or above this range, depending on the details of your case. Victims without long-term or permanent injuries may receive $50,000 or less, while lawsuits with sever health complications may be settled for over $5,000,000. Keep in mind that there are many factors that play a role in the amount you can receive from a Houst property accident claim. To ensure that you have an accurate valuation of your case, contact the premises liability lawyers of DTLA Law Group.
How Long Do Houst Airbnb Injury Claims Take to Settle?
On average, it takes 4 to 6 months to settle claims against Houst when there are no severe or permanent injuries. If, on the other hand, the accident resulted in a disability or other serious complications, it may take 1 or more years to reach a settlement. In the event we are unable to negotiate a settlement with Houst, it’s possible that your lawsuit will take 2 to 3 years from start to finish. Timelines are the longest for cases that go to trial, but more than 95% of personal injury lawsuits are settled out of court. Thus, we anticipate that it will take anywhere from 6 to 24 months to settle an Airbnb rental accident case.
How Long Do I have if I Want to File a Lawsuit against Houst?
Normally, you have 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit for incidents like slip and falls, fires, and collapsing structures. Typically, the statute of limitations to sue begins on the date of the accident. If you have injuries that appear at a later date, you can base the deadline for a lawsuit on the discovery rule. This is a legal exception, which provides you with 1 year to seek monetary damages, starting from the discovery of a physical or emotional injury.
One exception to the 2-year time limit or 1-year discovery rule is for lawsuits involving sexual assault. Adults who are sexually assaulted (18 or older) have 10 years from the incident to file a lawsuit. As an underage victim, the statute of limitations for a child sexual abuse lawsuit is 22 years after you turn 18. Alternatively, you have 5 years from the discovery of psychological damage or bodily harm from sexual abuse to file a lawsuit against Houst.
At the end of the day, figuring out the deadline for a lawsuit may not be as simple as adding 2 years to the date of being injured at a vacation property managed by Houst. That’s why you should contact our legal team, who can verify how long you have for an Airbnb management company accident claim.
Free Legal Services for All Accident Victims
The premises liability lawsuit attorneys of DTLA are ready to take your call and educate you on your rights as the victim of someone else’s negligence. Our attorneys have a proven track record of recovery on behalf of Airbnb renters, so you can count on us to bring you the highest possible settlement from a lawsuit.
Since our goal is to protect your finances at all times, we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee from the very first consultation. You pay nothing for us to represent you, as all of our payments are included in your settlement check. That means you owe us absolutely nothing if we fail to win your case.
To speak with a Houst rental property accident lawyer, contact us at your earliest convenience.
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