Owners of real estate, as well as renters and managers of real estate, should be aware of their duties to maintain safe conditions on the property that they control because if someone is injured on the property, they could be sued and held liable for significant damages. With the exception of the greater Eureka-Arcata area, Humboldt County has remained largely undeveloped over the years. As a result, there are many buildings that were originally built in complete disregard of the County’s applicable codes. Owners and occupiers should know the legal status of their buildings before it is too late and someone is injured as a result of failing to maintain appropriate living conditions.
