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Multifamily Crime Poll

Slip-and-Fall Incidents and Liability Risks

Slip & Fall Survey

The following poll was conducted during our From Sidewalks to Settlements: Managing Slip and Fall Liability webinar

Q1: When was the last time your property experienced a slip-and-fall incident?

Poll Results

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Poll Results – Q1: When was the last time your property experienced a slip-and-fall incident?

  • Within the past year — 48%
  • More than a year ago — 18%
  • Within the past 6 months — 17%
  • Never — 17%

Key Takeaways

Frequent incidents remain common. Nearly half (48%) of respondents reported a slip-and-fall within the past year, showing these accidents are an ongoing issue for many properties.
Recent activity is notable. 17% experienced an incident within the past six months, suggesting consistent risk exposure, particularly in high-traffic or outdoor areas.
Long-term recurrence. 18% faced incidents over a year ago, which may indicate some improvement but continued vulnerability without proper monitoring or deterrence.
Few properties are untouched. Only 17% have never experienced a slip-and-fall, emphasizing that such incidents are nearly universal concerns across multifamily communities.
Opportunity for prevention through technology. The recurrence rate highlights the need for proactive solutions—like AI Video Surveillance and Cloud-Based Surveillance—to detect hazards early and enhance liability protection.
Summary: Slip-and-fall incidents remain a common issue, with most properties reporting at least one in the past year. These results highlight the need for proactive safety measures—such as AI Video Surveillance and Remote Guarding—to detect hazards in real time, deter incidents, and strengthen liability protection for multifamily communities.

Q2: What makes it hardest to prevent slip-and-fall incidents at your property?

Poll Results

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Poll Results – Q: What makes it hardest to prevent slip-and-fall incidents at your property?

  • Residents/guests ignoring rules or signs — 64%
  • Just too many hazards to keep up with — 18%
  • Budget constraints / lack of resources — 9%
  • Staff turnover / inconsistent follow-through — 9%

Key Takeaways

Behavioral compliance is the biggest issue. A majority of respondents (64%) struggle with residents or guests disregarding posted rules or warnings, making it difficult to maintain safe conditions.
Hazard volume adds to the challenge. Nearly one in five properties face too many potential risks to monitor, especially in large or high-traffic areas.
Budget pressures restrict proactive solutions. Limited funding (9%) continues to slow the adoption of better monitoring and maintenance practices.
Staff instability impacts safety consistency. Turnover and inconsistent follow-through (9%) lead to lapses in hazard checks and response times.
AI and automation can close the gap. With behavior, environment, and staffing all contributing to incidents, AI Video Surveillance and Remote Guarding offer a proactive way to detect risks and enforce compliance in real time.
Summary: Slip-and-fall prevention is hardest when people ignore safety measures and teams are stretched thin. Limited resources and staffing issues make it tough to stay ahead of hazards, highlighting the need for more consistent and proactive safety tools.

Q3: How confident are you that your team has the security tools and case management skills to successfully defend against a false liability claim today?

Poll Results

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Poll Results – Q2: How confident are you that your team has the security tools and case management skills to successfully defend against a false liability claim today?

  • Very confident — 28%
  • Somewhat confident — 56%
  • Not very confident — 11%
  • Not confident at all — 5%

Five Key Takeaways

A majority (56%) of respondents are only somewhat confident, suggesting that while they have basic systems in place, many doubt whether their current tools would hold up under legal scrutiny.
Only 28% feel very confident, indicating that fewer than one-third believe their security infrastructure and documentation are fully prepared for a false liability defense.
The 16% who express low or no confidence (11% + 5%) highlight a vulnerability among properties that may lack integrated video verification or reliable incident evidence.
Moderate confidence levels reveal a gap between existing surveillance tools and the robust case management capabilities needed for claims defense.
Summary: Most teams feel only somewhat prepared to defend against false liability claims, with few expressing full confidence in their tools and processes. This highlights a need for more reliable evidence systems and stronger case management capabilities to ensure better protection when disputes arise.

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