{"id":25609,"date":"2024-04-25T13:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/security-videos\/help-manage-multifamily-liability-risks-with-live-video-monitoring"},"modified":"2024-04-25T13:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T13:00:08","slug":"help-manage-multifamily-liability-risks-with-live-video-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/security-videos\/help-manage-multifamily-liability-risks-with-live-video-monitoring","title":{"rendered":"Help Manage Multifamily Liability Risks with Live Video Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You\u2019ll only need to make a quick Google search of \u201cpremises liability,\u201d or even, \u201ccan you sue your landlord if you\u2019re injured on the property?\u201d to generate a wealth of injury lawyers\u2019 websites. Across the US and Canada, thousands of lawyers are ready to take on a case should a resident seek financial compensation. And should the building owner bear some legal responsibility, the resulting fallout can be both reputationally and financially problematic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Fight breaks out at a Texas apartment building\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qpeJSXw2vW0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/ecam.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On a rainy early morning, just before 1:00 am, monitoring operators observing a Southeast Texas multifamily community observed two individuals engaging in a verbal altercation that rapidly escalated into a physical one, with one individual lobbing chairs at a second-floor balcony. Audible alarms were immediately activated, and local police dispatchers contacted with the details. Officers responded onsite, were observed patrolling the area, and a follow up call determined that one of the individuals had been taken into custody without further incident.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the scenarios both above and below illustrate, proactive security measures that allow for quick interventions are critical, especially when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">apartment complex owners and managers can face significant liability risks when residents get into altercations or brandish firearms in common spaces. The principle of premises liability holds property owners accountable for ensuring the safety of their residents and visitors in common areas, such as sidewalks, pool areas, and stairways. A <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">key aspect of this responsibility involves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torklaw.com\/practice-areas\/premises-liability\/landlord-liability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preventing foreseeable dangers<\/a>, including criminal activities and altercations between tenants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Pair caught in apartment laundry room with firearms\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b5-fpkfoqUw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/ecam.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At approximately 10:30 pm, ECAM security professionals monitoring a Virginia apartment community observed two individuals loitering in the laundry facilities of the property. Just after appearing to make themselves comfortable and charge their phones, the pair began pulling firearms out of their pockets. Audible alarms were immediately activated, and the local police contacted regarding the incident. When responding officers arrived on site, they placed both individuals into custody. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cPremises liability centers around the definition of an \u201coccupier,\u201d according to Edward Bergeron, founding Partner at Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers, in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianlawyermag.com\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/premises-liability-who-is-responsible-for-an-injury-within-your-premises\/365600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Lawyer Magazine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. \u201cThe landlord who owns the building may not be the occupier if someone else has \u2018care and control.\u2019 But the landlord is responsible for structural defects and may be \u2018vicariously responsible\u2019 for tenants\u2019 behavior.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The consequences of failing to meet these responsibilities are not merely theoretical. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torklaw.com\/practice-areas\/premises-liability\/landlord-liability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Landlords can be held liable for injuries resulting from altercations between tenants<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> if they were aware of the danger and failed to act. This includes situations where the landlord has been informed of repeated assaults by a tenant and does nothing to address the problem, which could lead to them being liable for the injuries sustained by the victim<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Considering these risks, apartment community owners and managers should be diligent in implementing and maintaining security measures. This not only includes physical security enhancements like lighting, cameras, and access controls but also policies and procedures that help ensure tenant safety in common areas and during events or situations that could lead to altercations or other dangerous incidents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enjuris.com\/personal-injury-law\/negligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The legal landscape underscores the importance of proactive risk management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to mitigate the potential for violent incidents and the resulting liability. Engaging legal counsel familiar with premises liability law and implementing comprehensive security strategies are essential steps for property owners to protect both their residents and their business interests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proactive Live Video Monitoring: An Effective Support for Liability Risk Mitigation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At ECAM, we are committed to a simple yet powerful principle: Intercepting danger before it becomes disaster. Our sophisticated <\/span><a href=\"\/en-ca\/solutions\/live-video-monitoring-and-surveillance\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">live video monitoring and surveillance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> solutions are engineered to provide comprehensive, real-time oversight of your multifamily property, empowering our team to identify and address suspicious or undesirable activities before they escalate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By seamlessly blending highly trained security professionals with advanced surveillance technology, we possess the capability to detect suspicious or potentially violent behavior as it unfolds. Our vigilant monitoring operators stand ready to spring into action, leveraging onsite audio warnings and direct communication with law enforcement dispatchers to swiftly respond to potential threats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ECAM&#8217;s remote monitoring solutions can help overcome the limitations of traditional on-site security personnel, offering expansive coverage without the logistical drawbacks, coverage gaps, or liability issues often associated with other security solutions. This round-the-clock layer of protection can help mitigate the need for costly overnight and weekend staffing, optimizing your security budget.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transitioning to ECAM&#8217;s live video surveillance solutions not only promotes a sense of safety and security among your residents but can also help reduce your security-related expenditures by up to 60% when compared to traditional models.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Discover how ECAM can serve your property. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/industry-security-solutions\/multifamily-residential-and-apartments\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">multifamily residential<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> security experts are eager to demonstrate how our cost-effective, technology-driven solutions can help minimize risks and ensure dependable surveillance for your property today. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/contact\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact us now<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to explore how our innovative security offerings can help protect your property with unparalleled efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":25610,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[356,354,358],"industry":[328],"solution":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25609","1":"video","2":"type-video","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"tag-apartment-security-en-ca","7":"tag-multifamily-security-en-ca","8":"tag-videos-en-ca","9":"industry-multi-family-residential-en-ca","10":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video\/25609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/video"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video\/25609\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25609"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=25609"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solution?post=25609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}