Occupiers liability refers to the legal responsibility of someone who occupies land or premises for the safety of visitors or trespassers. The law varies by jurisdiction, but typically, it distinguishes between different types of visitors: invitees, licensees, and trespassers which would be discussed below;
1. Invitees: These are individuals who are invited onto the premises for the occupier's benefit, such as customers in a store. The occupier owes them the highest duty of care, including maintaining the premises in a safe condition and warning of any dangers.
2. Licensees: These are individuals who enter the premises with permission but for their own purposes, such as social guests. The occupier owes them a duty to warn of known dangers but may not be required to actively inspect for hazards.
3. Trespassers: These are individuals who enter the premises without permission. The occupier generally owes them a lower duty of care, but still must refrain from willfully or recklessly causing harm. In some cases, there may be a duty to warn of known dangers if the occupier is aware of the trespasser's presence.
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