Negligence of a property owner regarding the maintenance of the property can take many forms, where a property owner simply doesn’t maintain their property in a safe condition, resulting in accidents, injuries, etc. Some common examples of negligent maintenance of a property owner are parking lots, or hallways, which can lead to a person not being able to see potential hazards and can cause an accident. Poor lighting in dark spaces can further add risk.

• Defective Staircases or Handrails: When staircases or handrails are broken, unstable, or not built properly, it can lead to serious falls. Property owners have a duty to ensure their staircases, balconies, or handrails are routinely checked for compliance, proper maintenance, and safety.
• Uneven or Broken Sidewalks: When a property owner does not repair cracks, holes, or completely broken pavement, it creates a tripping hazard and is likely to cause falls and injuries. This is largely a common issue with commercial properties or apartment complexes.
• Slippery Floors: When a property owner doesn’t clean up spills or fails to put up warning signs when the floors are wet, it creates a hazardous risk as well. This is particularly common with slip-and-fall accidents at shopping malls, restaurants, or offices.
• Lighting Issues: The absence of light or poorly functioning lighting in locations such as stairwells, 
• Potholes or Uneven Pavement: When property owners do not take action to fix potholes on their driveways, parking lots, or walkways, this can cause an incident, especially for pedestrians, bikers, or drivers.
• Roof Leaks or Water Damage: When a property owner does not take action to repair a leaky roof, it can lead to water damage that leads to structural damage, mold, or slip hazards. These hazards pose health risks as well as physical risks for tenants or visitors.
• Broken or Faulty Elevator: When a property owner does not take action to repair or maintain an elevator that is broken down or poorly maintained, this can lead to accidents, such as sudden stops or falls when the elevator doors suddenly open.
• Failure to Properly Remove Snow or Ice: When property owners don’t remove snow or ice from walkways, driveways, and parking lots in colder weather, they can cause slip-and-fall accidents during the winter months.
• Inadequate Security Measures: Property owners can be seen as negligent in maintaining security measures, such as broken locks, poor lighting in parking lots, or broken security cameras. This makes it easier for criminal activities such as burglary or assault to occur on the property.
• Insect or Rodent Infestation: A property owner that does not treat pest problems such as termites, rodents, or cockroaches may place tenants or guests in serious health hazards and may create damage to the property.

These examples illustrate the value in property owners offering routine maintenance and remedying any possible hazards in a reasonable amount of time to prevent accidents or injuries. If property owners do not remedy open and obvious or known issues, they may be liable for damage from negligence.