Becker v. IRM Corp., 698 P.2d 116 (1985)

Citation: Becker v. IRM Corp., 698 P.2d 116 (1985)
Parent Document: Becker v. IRM Corp., 698 P.2d 116 (1985)
Jurisdiction: California (state)
Effective Date: 1985-04-29
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1172788/becker-v-irm-corp/ ↗

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Rejecting the prior distinctions made by the common law as to invitees, licensees, and trespassers, the landmark case of Rowland v. Christian, supra, 69 Cal.2d 108, 111 et seq. held that the fundamental rule was applicable to the liability of owners and occupiers of land. (7) The fundamental principle is applicable to the landlord's liability to the tenant, and the landlord owes a tenant a duty of reasonable care in providing and maintaining the rented premises in a safe condition. (Stoiber v. Honeychuck (1980) 101 Cal. App.3d 903, 924 [162 Cal. Rptr. 194]; Evans v. Thomason (1977) 72 Cal. App.3d 978, 985 [140 Cal. Rptr. 525]; Golden v. Conway, supra, 55 Cal. App.3d 948, 955; Brennan v. Cockrell Investments, Inc., supra, 35 Cal. App.3d 796, 800-801.)

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