There are two types of 'hazardous conditions':
1. Permanent hazardous condition (such as a broken stair)
- Property owners are often responsible for permanent hazardous conditions, because they should have known about the hazardous condition. Also, any maintenance companies whose duty it is to repair and maintain the property may also be responsible.
2. Temporary hazardous condition (such as ice on the sidewalk).
- A property owner may be responsible if the owner had the opportunity to realize the situation and correct it. Also, property maintenance companies may also be responsible.