Florida law doesn't expect property owners to be everywhere and know everything about the conditions on their property at all times. However, suppose the property owner knew about a dangerous condition or should have reasonably known about it. In that case, they can be held liable for any injuries that arise from the condition. For example, if a property owner climbs stairs to their front door every day and uses the broken railing but ignores it, they are negligent. On the other hand, if someone spills milk in their store and no one tells an employee, they may not be liable if someone slips and falls. Property owners should be doing the following to help visitors avoid slip and fall accidents:​ Posting Clear Warnings If someone is cleaning or waxing the floors, posing a potential slip and fall danger, posting warnings such as “Slippery, Watch Step” or “Caution: Wet Floor” can notify pedestrians in the area to be cautious or simply stay away from the area altogether.​ Fixing Defects Promptly If a property owner knows about existing floor defects, such as uneven walking surfaces or cracks, they should correct the condition, block off the area for pedestrians, or warn pedestrians of the condition.​ Cleaning Property owners and their agents, such as caretakers or employees, should clean spills on walking surfaces as soon as they occur or as soon as they become aware of them. For example, suppose an employee in a grocery store sees liquid on the floor, or someone reports a liquid on the floor. In that case, they should immediately clean it up or post a wet floor sign. If they fail to take this action and someone slips and falls, their negligence is quite evident.​ Making Routine Inspections Especially when patrons are frequently on the property, property owners should make routine inspections to look for dangerous conditions that may increase the risk of a slip and fall or other dangers.​ Being Mindful of Weather Conditions Property owners should remove ice and snow and place salt on all icy areas where pedestrians may walk. They may also want to put out extra rugs and have mops handy in preparation for wet conditions to come indoors tracked in by their visitors. ​ Installing Proper Lighting Non-hazardous areas that are otherwise safe can become a danger without proper lighting. Property owners should ensure adequate lighting and replace lightbulbs when they burn out.​ Educating Employees and Household Members Property owners must train employees and household members to identify dangerous conditions and fix them or warn patrons and visitors about them. Having uninformed agents isn't an excuse for negligence.