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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Sarah B. Kline v. 1500 Massachusetts Avenue Apartment Corporation, 439 F.2d 477 (1970)

Citation
Sarah B. Kline v. 1500 Massachusetts Avenue Apartment Corporation, 439 F.2d 477 (1970)
Parent Document
Sarah B. Kline v. 1500 Massachusetts Avenue Apartment Corporation, 439 F.2d 477 (1970)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1970-09-08

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While Levine v. Katz dealt with a physical defect in the building leading to plaintiff’s injury, the rationale as applied to predictable criminal acts by third parties is the same.5 The duty is the landlord’s because by his control of the areas of common use and common danger he is the only party who has,, the power to make the necessary repairs or to provide the necessary protection.