This includes medical malpractice and auto accidents, both of which are significantly higher than what you would see with a landlord slip-and-fall or mold injury claim.3.

Otherwise the bldg dept, etc. aren’t going to stick their necks out to help you force an eviction. 

So if you are like me, the hair on the back of your neck stands up with that info. 

I bought a business where the prior owner was sued for $3 million causing injuries to some customers.

Can you imagine an injury occurring where the judge/jury think your property is responsible but you are not? 

@Richard Queen welcome to my neck of the mountains 

I occasionally get someone that says, "I know this one guy..." but they can't provide actual details and it's probably just a rumor.Almost all legal disputes are over security deposits and very small amounts.Large suits involve injuries, which are only a risk if the landlord is negligent (e.g. fails to repair a broken step and the tenant falls).Even if the landlord is guilty, the suit will most likely be settled out of court and covered by insurance.Even if it goes to court, insurance will cover the costs.The odds of a landlord losing a lawsuit for more money than the average insurance policy will pay are about the same as winning the lottery or being struck by lightning twice.

You also have an HOA on top of you breathing down your neck. 

sounds like the do hardmoney model and from the same neck of the woods.. would not be surprised if it was the same actors or an off shoot of them 

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.