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Posted by Ken on November 20, 2000 at 23:32:35:

In Reply to: get a lawyer and sue him posted by the president on November 20, 2000 at 23:11:37:

Prez is incorrect in his legal assertions here. The person who should be sanctioned here is the criminal who mugged you, not the landlord, who had nothing to do with your mugging. Contrary to what some may think, landlords generally are not "deep pockets" and one can expect a landlord to fight tooth and nail against a negligence case, especially when the problem was obviously not carried out by the landlord, so therefore many lawyers won't take them on a contigency fee basis.

The best solution in the face of this crime is to realize that it is not yoru fault, and to refuse to be a victim. Minimize your risk by not carrying valuables/large amount of money with you. Consider acquiring a gun and learning how to use it if you feel you may face this situation again. If you must, move to a building that offers incresed security.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Sue the criminal, not the landlord. TenantNet 11/20/00 (2)
  • Re: Sue the criminal, if you can find the criminal. What's wrong with PREVENTION? Dawn 11/21/00 (1)
    • Re: Sue the criminal, if you can find the criminal. What's wrong with PREVENTION? Rita 11/21/00 (0)

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: Prez is incorrect in his legal assertions here.  The person who should be sanctioned here is the criminal who mugged you, not the landlord, who had nothing to do with your mugging.  Contrary to what some may think, landlords generally are not "deep pockets" and one can expect a landlord to fight tooth and nail against a negligence case, especially when the problem was obviously not carried out by the landlord, so therefore many lawyers won't take them on a contigency fee basis. 

: The best solution in the face of this crime is to realize that it is not yoru fault, and to refuse to be a victim. Minimize your risk by not carrying valuables/large amount of money with you.  Consider acquiring a gun and learning how to use it if you feel you may face this situation again.  If you must, move to a building that offers incresed security.


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