landowner liability News

New Hampshire High Court Limits Landowners’ Recreational Use Immunity

New Hampshire landowners who make their properties available to the public for recreation at no charge do not enjoy complete immunity under the state’s recreational use statute. Landowners have immunity from negligence only where the victim of negligence is actually …

West Virginia Considers Landowner Liability Bill

The West Virginia Senate is weighing a bill that would ensure that property owners face very limited liability from trespassers on their land. In general, common law states that property owners cannot be sued by trespassers unless they recklessly or …

N.H. Governor Signs Bill on Limits on Landowner Liability

New Hampshire landowners who let the public use their land for hunting, hiking and other recreational activities aren’t required to keep their land safe under a bill signed by Gov. John Lynch.

Hunter’s Lawsuit Stirs Landowner Liability Concern in New Hampshire

Some New Hampshire lawmakers worried a lawsuit by a hunter will prompt landowners to close their lands to hunting and other recreational activities will meet Tuesday to discuss how to tighten the state’s law protecting landowners from liability. State Rep. …