Once you have answered these questions, the next step is determining who was responsible for the hazard that resulted in the slip and fall accident. Liable parties may include: Owner or Employee of the Owner - if the owner failed to correct a defect in the property and they needed to do so, you can hold them and the employees responsible for inspections and repairs liable. Maintenance Company - in some instances, a property owner hires a company to handle regular property inspections and take care of everyday maintenance. If this is the case, then the maintenance company could be liable. The property lessee - lease agreements can make the lessee of the property responsible for operating costs. In triple net lease agreements, operating costs include maintenance. If the property was rented under this form of lease, maybe the owner is not liable, but the lessee is. As you can see, finding out who is responsible requires investigating the condition that caused the slip and fall and investigating who may be ultimately held liable.