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When can a property owner be held responsible for injuries to trespassers, and can someone eventually claim ownership of property they've been using?

On this episode of Legal Live, Justin is joined by Florida personal injury attorneys Eddie and Chuck Farah to discuss property owner liability, trespassing, attractive nuisances, and property rights in Florida.

 They discuss:

• Florida's attractive nuisance doctrine and when property owners may be responsible for injuries to trespassing children, including hazards such as swimming pools and other conditions that may attract children onto a property.
• Property owner responsibilities involving retention ponds, trees, swings, and other conditions on private property, as well as liability when allowing people to use property for recreational purposes without charging a fee.
• Adverse possession and when someone who continuously occupies or uses another person's property may attempt to claim ownership.

 Plus, callers ask real-world legal questions about:

• A utility company's attempt to estimate and charge for previous water usage after discovering a faulty meter sensor.
• Whether a homeowner without homeowners insurance can be held responsible if someone is injured on their property or nearby sidewalk.
• Squatters, adverse possession, and whether someone can claim ownership of only the portion of property they occupy.
• Evicting someone who was originally allowed to live in a home, when the situation becomes a civil matter rather than criminal trespassing, and when a court order may be necessary before law enforcement can intervene.

If you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.